Parramatta school locked down after teenage student stabbed in 'targeted attack'
A teenage student has been stabbed multiple times at a Sydney high school on Monday morning, in what police described as a targeted attack.
Police and paramedics were called to Arthur Phillip High School on Macquarie Street, Parramatta, about 8.30am.
Police investigate after a 14-year-old student was stabbed at Arthur Phillip High School in Parramatta.. Credit:Peter Rae
NSW Ambulance sent four crews and paramedics treated a 14-year-old boy for multiple wounds to his back and arm.
He was taken to The Children's Hospital at Westmead in a stable condition.
Police have established a crime scene and officers from Parramatta Police Area Command are scouring the area. No arrests have been made.
NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller said the stabbing was "particularly concerning".
The teenager was taken to The Children's Hospital at Westmead with back and arm wounds. Credit:Nine
"It appears to be a targeted attack by another 14-year-old boy. Both families from both of the boys are in contact and assisting police," he said.
"The apparent 14-year-old offender is not in custody at this stage and we would ask if anyone has any information about that young boy, please contact police or Crime Stoppers."
A NSW Department of Education spokesman confirmed the school was placed in lockdown.
"School staff immediately administered first aid to the injured student," the spokesman said.
Police at Arthur Phillip High School in Parramatta after a student was stabbed.Credit:Nine News
"Police and emergency services were quickly on site. The injured student has been transported to hospital by ambulance.
"Classes have resumed at the school. The incident is the subject of a NSW Police investigation."
NSW Ambulance Inspector Joe Ibrahim said the student suffered "some pretty serious injuries".
"It's absolutely horrific when we respond to jobs like these, especially when it involves someone so young. It's every parent's worst nightmare," he said.
"The big concern is that while the injuries may not look substantial on the surface, there can be more significant damage done at a deeper level."
Josh Dye is a news reporter with The Sydney Morning Herald.