15-year-old boy stabbed at school sports day: Attempted murder investigation underway
A 15-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after a shocking stabbing incident on the grounds of Hoërskool Bredasdorp during a friendly rugby match.
On Saturday, a 15-year-old boy was stabbed in the back during a rugby match between Hoërskool Bredasdorp and Hoërskool Punt, held at Bredasdorp High School in the Western Cape. According to provincial police spokesperson Constable Ndakhe Gwala, the incident has been classified as an attempted murder case.
The injured teenager sustained stab wounds to his back and is currently receiving medical treatment. He is reported to be in stable condition at the hospital. Police have not made any arrests at this stage, as the circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
Hoërskool Bredasdorp confirmed on its Facebook page that the boy was stabbed on their school grounds by a child who is not a learner at their institution. The exact identity of the perpetrator has not been disclosed by police or the school.
Bredasdorp High School issued a statement wishing the injured boy a speedy recovery. The police are conducting a thorough investigation into the matter.
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