Stabbing at school

Tawa College in Wellington went into lockdown yesterday afternoon after a suspected stabbing on school grounds. One person was taken to hospital and police are investigating. An alert sent to parents stated the school was in lockdown shortly before 2.30pm, and asked parents not to contact the school. It is understood students were told to hide under their desks before being let out of lockdown shortly before 3.30pm. The suspected stabbing is believed to be connected to a local gang.