Glenwood school stabbing: Boy arrested, another taken to hospital

A 16-year-old has suffered several stab wounds to the stomach after an alleged attack at a Sydney school. A 14-year-old has been arrested.

Police are investigating an alleged school stabbing in Glenwood Picture: NCA Newswire / Gaye Gerard

A 16-year-old boy has been airlifted to hospital with stab wounds after an incident at a western Sydney school today.

Emergency services were called to Glenwood High School about 1.15pm on Thursday after reports of a stabbing.

On arrival officers found a male student suffering multiple stab wounds to his stomach.

School staff administered first aid at the scene before he was airlifted to Westmead Hospital for treatment.

The teen currently remains in hospital in a stable condition.

A second male student, aged 14, was arrested at the scene and has been taken to Quakers Hill Police Station where he is assisting with inquiries.

The school is no longer in lockdown while police continue their investigation.

The Education Department issued a statement saying NSW Police were continuing to investigate the incident.

“Staff administered first aid to the victim,” the spokesman said.

“Counselling support will be offered to students and staff.”

The school remained in lockdown for 90 minutes after the grave alleged incident.

“The safety and wellbeing of students is our number one priority,” a spokesman said.

“The school followed emergency procedures.”

The spokesman said the department and school will be working with police on this matter.

“As there is an ongoing investigation, we are unable to comment further,” the spokesman said.

More to come.