Three People Stabbed at High School in Nova Scotia

Monday, 20 March 2023 11:56

By Linda Morgan

The suspect is in custody

A student has been arrested after three people were stabbed at a high school in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

Police say the incident occurred at Charles P. Allen High School, and officers remain at the scene.

The three victims were taken to hospital, but their condition isn't known.

According to Halifax police, the suspect is a student at the school.

Investigators say a weapons complaint was called in around 9:20 a.m., and the suspect was arrested about ten minutes later.

The school was locked down, and has since closed for the rest of the day.

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