Teacher rushed to hospital after attempting to disarm student with pen knife
KUCHING: A teacher was injured while trying to wrest a sharp object from a student at an international school here this morning.
In Kuching, a teacher was rushed to the hospital after attempting to disarm a student wielding a pen knife at an international school. According to a notice sent to parents, guardians, staff, and students, the incident was isolated with no other injuries reported. The student was subdued and placed under the school's supervision before being taken to the principal's office.
Police arrived shortly after and took charge of the situation, contacting the student's parents. The injured female teacher received medical attention at the scene and was then taken to the hospital. All students in the vicinity were evacuated immediately to ensure their safety. The school emphasized that the student had not approached other students, and no students were in danger during the incident.
The institution reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety of all students and staff while maintaining open communication to provide accurate information to the school community. Sarawak acting police commissioner, Deputy Commissioner Saifullizan Ishak, clarified that a penknife, not an axe as seen in a viral video, was the weapon involved in the incident.
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