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Charges following school stabbing

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Police have charged a teenager following an alleged stabbing at a school in Melton South on Tuesday.

Emergency services were called to Wilson Road following reports a teenager had been stabbed just after 3pm.

A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A 17-year-old boy self-presented to a police station where he was arrested, and charged with affray.

The teen will appear before a children’s court at a later date.

Police are continuing to search for a second offender and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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