Sydney Police Detain 16‑Year‑Old After Incident at Casula School

On the morning of 9 November, emergency crews responded to a stabbing outside Casula High School in southwest Sydney. The victim, a 15‑year‑old student, suffered multiple stab wounds to his abdomen and was rushed to Liverpool Hospital, where doctors said his condition is serious but stable.

Within a few hours, detectives tracked down a 16‑year‑old male at a residence in a nearby suburb and placed him under arrest. He was charged with attempting to cause serious bodily harm and was taken to the Liverpool police station for booking.

Police recovered a knife near the location, although forensic testing has yet to confirm if it was the instrument used. The teenager will appear before the Children’s Court on 10 November after the court denied him bail.

Superintendent Robert Toynton of NSW Police called the event “extremely distressing,” noting that several tradespeople and teachers who were in the vicinity intervened, forcing the attacker to flee the scene.

The Department of Education confirmed that counselling, medical assistance, and additional support are being provided to all students and staff affected by the attack.