Melbourne schoolboy allegedly stabbed on campus

Members of a Melbourne school community are in shock after a teenage boy was allegedly stabbed on campus.

Police responded to the incident at Hoppers Crossing Secondary College on Fraser Street about 11.30pm on Wednesday.

Hoppers Crossing Secondary College. Credit:Google Maps

The alleged victim was treated by paramedics and taken to the Royal Children’s Hospital in a stable condition with upper-body injuries, which police said were minor.

Another teenage boy was interviewed by police and later released.

Victoria Police said he was expected to be charged with assault-related offences.

A Department of Education spokeswoman said the principal of the school had contacted students’ parents and carers.

“We acknowledge and thank the student community for the mature way they handled this incident, and the staff who handled a challenging situation exceptionally well and put the safety of all students as their first priority,” the spokeswoman said.

Staff initially gave the teenage boy who was allegedly stabbed first aid, and the secondary college was locked down for a short time while police investigated the incident.

Students would be offered counselling on Thursday.

A caller to Melbourne radio station 3AW, Dianne â€" who did not give her surname â€" said her grandson attended the school.

“My grandson, who is 15 ... said, ‘There’s been a stabbing at school, Nan’,” she said.

“Apparently the little boy is alright.

“It’s my grandson’s friend, so it’s sad, but he’s going to be all right.”

If you or someone you know requires assistance, Lifeline is available to contact on 13 1114, Kids Help Line is on 1800 55 1800, and Parentline can be contacted on 13 22 89.

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