Rugby match ends in tragedy with stabbing of teenager
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.
A 15-year-old boy suffered stab wounds to his back during a friendly rugby match at Hoërskool Bredasdorp in Bredasdorp, Western Cape on Saturday. Police spokesperson Constable Ndakhe Gwala confirmed that charges of attempted murder have been filed. The injury victim is currently receiving medical attention and is in stable condition.
The incident occurred on school grounds, with the suspect being a child not affiliated with Hoërskool Bredasdorp. The school released a statement expressing their support for the injured boy and their hope for a speedy recovery. The police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack, but no arrests have been made at this time.
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