Tauranga Police attending stabbing at Te Puke High School

Tauranga Police have confirmed that they are speaking to a 13 year old boy after a male teacher at Te Puke High School was stabbed this morning.

Police were called to the school at approximately 11:10am.

It is believed the incident took place in a classroom, and there may have been up to 24 students in the classroom at the time.

The students are being offered support and counselling following the incident.

The teacher is currently being treated at Tauranga Hospital. His injuries are not life-threatening.

Tauranga Police will provide a further update at 2pm.

ENDS

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