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11-year-old boy injured in Dublin primary school stabbing

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11-year-old boy injured in Dublin primary school stabbing
11-year-old boy injured in Dublin primary school stabbing

A boy has been injured in a primary school stabbing involving another pupil.

The victim, who is believed to be 11, was taken to hospital with injuries that are non-life threatening.

Police in north Dublin said both children attend the school. It is understood that an implement was used during the incident, which was not specified.

Gardai say they are in contact with the parents of both children.

The school, which was closed off for an investigation to begin, has not yet been identified.

Gardai said in a statement: ‘An Garda Siochana is currently liaising with school management and staff with a view to identifying the precise circumstances around the incident.

‘An Garda Siochana will continue to engage with all relevant State agencies regarding this incident.

‘There is no concern for public safety.’

 

Emily Hughes

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