Police have arrested a 14-year-old boy after a stabbing incident at the University of Sydney.
Police cars and emergency services swarmed the university’s Camperdown campus just after 8.45 a.m. on July 2 following reports of the stabbing.
Officers from the Inner West Police Area Command established a crime scene, while some university buildings went into lockdown.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated a 22-year-old man at the scene. He was rushed to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Police said they were informed that a 14-year-old boy boarded a bus on Parramatta Road following the stabbing. He is currently in custody and assisting with inquiries.
In a statement to The Epoch Times, a University of Sydney spokesperson confirmed the incident, noting that several buildings have been placed on alert.
“A NSW Police operation is under way on our Camperdown campus,” they said.
“As a precautionary measure there may be an increased security and police presence on campus and several buildings have been placed on secure mode, meaning that students and staff will need to use their swipe card to access some buildings.”
The university noted that it is working with authorities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the students, staff and members of the community.
“Our support services are available for anyone who needs assistance,” they said.
“You can access free and confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7 with Student Wellbeing by visiting the health and wellbeing web page. Twenty-four-hour support is also available from Lifeline via text, online chat, or by calling 13 11 14.”
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