Student reportedly ‘attacked and stabbed’ outside Toronto school

A student was reportedly “attacked and stabbed” outside of a Toronto high school Thursday afternoon, police say.

Toronto police said emergency crews responded at 1:29 p.m. to David and Mary Thomson Collegiate, in the Midland Avenue and Lawrence Avenue East area, for the incident.

Police said two individuals were taken into custody and the victim was rushed to hospital.

Toronto paramedics told Global News they transported a male to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Paramedics said the victim is 15 years old.

A letter from the principal of David and Mary Thomson Collegiate to the school’s community said there was an “altercation” at a parkette north of the school, where one student was injured.

“Police and emergency services were immediately contacted and the student was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries,” Aatif Choudhry wrote.

“The families of the impacted students were also contacted immediately. This is now a police matter and we will continue to co-operate with police in their investigation.”

Choudhry said police advised that a lockdown or hold and secure was not needed at any point in time because there was “no additional threat to the safety of students, staff or community following this incident.”

“The students involved felt comfortable returning to the school for staff’s assistance and support following the incident, and this is a reflection of our caring and supportive Thomson community,” Choudhry added.

TDSB staff are available for counselling and support, the letter said.