Southland Boys High School student in custody after boy stabbed in neck with scissors

Southland Boys High School student in custody after boy stabbed in neck with scissors
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A teenager has been remanded in custody after a Southland Boys' High School student was stabbed in the neck with scissors.

Detective Sergeant Sean Cairns says a 14-year-old male has been remanded in custody following the incident, which took place shortly before 2pm on Tuesday.

Another student was stabbed in the neck with a pair of scissors; his injuries were not life-threatening, and he is recovering well in hospital.

The 14-year-old appeared in the Invercargill Youth Court on Wednesday, charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Police are still carrying out an investigation.

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