Arabic version: توجيه اتهامات إلى اثنين بعد حادث طعن قرب كلية في كانبيرا
According to ABC News, ACT Policing has charged two young men after an alleged stabbing outside Lake Tuggeranong College in Canberra’s south. Police said the incident occurred in a car park near the school on Monday afternoon.
Police allege an 18-year-old and a 19-year-old confronted a teenager known to them at about 1:30pm. The teenage victim, a student at the college, was allegedly stabbed in the arm and hand during the altercation.
Police reported there was a struggle for the knife and said the 18-year-old also suffered an arm injury. Both alleged perpetrators attended Tuggeranong Police Station before being transported to hospital. They were arrested on Monday night.
The 19-year-old, who police said was subject to good behaviour obligations, has been charged with affray, intentionally inflicting actual bodily harm by way of joint commission, and intentionally inflicting grievous bodily harm by way of joint commission. The 18-year-old has been charged with affray, intentionally inflicting grievous bodily harm by way of joint commission, and acts endangering life by means of an offensive weapon.
Lake Tuggeranong College said staff responded immediately and that the student involved was doing well and receiving medical care. The school said wellbeing support was available for students. Both men are expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
