A 17 year old grade 9 learner was repeatedly stabbed in what is believed to be a revenge attack at Trenance Park Secondary School in Trenance Park – Verulam this morning.
Reaction Unit South Africa Operations Centre received a call from the school requesting medical assistance for the injured student. Upon arrival Medics treated the Hazelmere resident for a stab wounds to his chest, arm and ribs.
According to the student he had transferred to Trenance Park Secondary from Bothas Hill – KZN at the beginning of this term. This morning he was standing in the vicinity of the tuck shop when he was approached by a grade 11 learner and two of his friends. One of learners drew a knife and without warning repeatedly stabbed him before they fled from the school. The incident occurred in the presence of other learners.
The victim informed Reaction Officers that the three boys were part of a gang. The stabbing is believed to be related to an incident that occurred at the school last Friday where one of the gang members accused the victim of stealing his girlfriend. The victim was transported to hospital is a stable condition.
The suspects have been identified and Police are investigating further.