Tragic stabbing incident at Bredasdorp rugby match leaves 17-year-old injured
A 17-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after being stabbed during a friendly rugby match at Hoërskool Bredasdorp.
A 17-year-old rugby player was stabbed in the back during a friendly match between Hoërskool Bredasdorp and Hoërskool Punt in Mossel Bay on Saturday. The incident occurred on the grounds of Hoërskool Bredasdorp, with the stabbing suspect being a child not affiliated with the school. Provincial police have classified the case as attempted murder and are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack.
The injured teenager is receiving medical treatment and is in stable condition, according to Constable Ndakhe Gwala, the provincial police spokesperson. No arrests have been made at this point. Both schools have expressed their concern over the tragic event and are hoping for a swift recovery for the wounded student.
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