Student seriously injured in hospital after attack at Wellington Girls’ College

A student was seriously injured and taken to hospital following an attack at Wellington Girls’ College.

Police said emergency services were called to the school on Pipitea Street in Thorndon just after 10am on Friday.

One person was seriously injured and taken to hospital.

Wellington Girls’ College confirmed that two students were involved in the incident.

“In short, we asked students to remain in their classrooms to protect the privacy of the two students involved,” Principal Julia Davidson said in a statement.

“We ask for reassurance that the school remains open and safe, and that classes and lunchtime activities continue as normal.”

Police said they were speaking to a second person.

Meanwhile, a Wellington woman said she was not surprised by the serious attack at school.

She said violence between young people was becoming more common.

“It’s sad and the attacks on young people are unacceptable and we need to try and address this together.”

The woman said the incident was disturbing.

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