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Keysborough Secondary College: One man stabbed, another arrested after violence erupts at Melbourne school

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A man has been stabbed at the Acacia campus of Keysborough Secondary College in Melbourne's south-east, with police and paramedics responding to reports of an assault around 3pm. The victim was rushed to hospital in non-life-threatening condition whi

A man has been stabbed during a violent confrontation with a staff member at a Melbourne school.

The Acacia campus of Keysborough Secondary College was placed into lockdown as police and paramedics rushed to the scene around 3pm on Tuesday.

Police did not confirm the identities of those involved but said officers arrested one man, while another has been taken to hospital with injuries believed to be from a stabbing.

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The alleged victim is believed to have non-life-threatening injuries.

“He will be interviewed by police. At this stage investigators believe the people involved are known to each other,” a statement from Victoria Police posted on X read.

“The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the incident, has footage or any information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online.”

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