16-year-old arrested after six-year-old girl stabbed at Umhlali school
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after allegedly entering a classroom at a private pre-primary school in Umhlali and stabbing a six-year-old girl. Police say he faces charges of attempted murder and assault.
A 6-year-old girl is in critical condition after being stabbed multiple times in an incident that occurred at a local church in Umhlali, KwaZulu-Natal, according to reports. The girl was reportedly attending school at the church when the suspect, a teenage boy, entered the classroom. Once inside, he allegedly locked the teacher and other pupils inside, and proceeded to stab the child three times as they attempted to flee.
Emergency services, including IPSS Medical Rescue Advanced Life Support Paramedics, responded to the scene and transported the injured girl to a specialist facility for treatment. Police have arrested the suspect at the scene and investigations are ongoing. The suspect has a history of involvement in previous incidents, including security officer confrontations and a bomb scare at local malls, according to authorities.
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