Secondary school student arrested for cutting teacher with penknife
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PUBLISHED ONApril 30, 2025 2:15 AMByMelissa Teo A student from Bartley Secondary School was arrested for cutting a teacher with a penknife on Monday (April 28).
In response to AsiaOne's queries, the school's principal Britta Seet said that the teacher was taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital and received outpatient treatment.
He was given medical leave and is recovering at home.
"The safety of our staff and students is of utmost priority. We have filed a police report on this incident. The student is assisting with investigation and has not returned to school," said Seet.
"We are in touch with the student and the student’s parents, and will continue to provide support to the student and affected staff."
The Singapore Civil Defence Force told AsiaOne that it received a call for assistance at 10 Jalan Bunga Rampai — Bartley Secondary School's address — at 12.25pm on April 28.
One person was conveyed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital for treatment.
In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police confirmed that a report was lodged and a student was arrested in relation to the case.
Police investigations are ongoing.
AsiaOne has contacted the school for more details.
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