Police and emergency services were called to an incident at around 8.35am this morning at an Invercargill School where a ten year-old boy has been left with serious injuries.
The ten year-old boy has been transported to Invercargill Hospital and is in a critical condition.
Police are currently working with the school administration, the Ministry of Education and other emergency services to ascertain what exactly has happened.
Victim support have been called and are currently in attendence at the school.
Further information will be released when it is made available.
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Media note: As this is a difficult situation for the school and its pupils, Police are asking the media to respect the privacy of those involved.
Media contact: Nic Barkley, Southern District Communications Manager, 021 192 2813