Police said the girl was taken into custody after officers found her armed with a knife at her school in Townsville in Queensland, Australia.
Investigators with from Queensland Police's Child Protection Unit are working with school officials to investigate the incident, according to 9News.
Senior Sergeant Scot Warrick told 9News that a number of students had witnessed the incident, which he said took place on the school grounds and near a classroom. Sergeant Warrick said he could not confirm what exactly prompted the incident, but he told the station that the knife in question was a small paring knife."I thought it was a stick at first, but then I found out it was a knife. It looked sharp and I got scared," he told 9News.
School principal Louise Wilkinson sent parents a letter to reassure them that the safety of their children was the school's"highest priority." "A letter from Louise has been sent home with students today - please be assured all students and staff are safe," the school wrote onThe letter added:"The school is able to provide guidance support for anyone who requires it. I understand there may be some concerns from parents in the school community in relation to this matter and welcome you to contact me directly to discuss any issues."Stock photo.
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