Perry Township student cuts classmate with razor blade

INDIANAPOLIS - A 12-year-old girl injured a classmate by cutting him with a razor blade.




The incident happened Thursday at Southport's Sixth Grade Academy. Photos showed a 12-year-old boy suffered a gash that required stitches. He was cut on his wrist and distal forearm.




The boy's mother said the girl brought the razor blade to school to cut a child's dreadlocks. She told FOX59/CBS4 that she believed the girl had malicious intent. The student was released to her parents.

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Perry Township Schools confirmed an incident involving a razor blade occurred at school on Thursday. In its statement, the district said it didn't believe the girl had any malicious intent.




Perry Township Schools police were investigating and sent a report to the Marion County Prosecutor's Office.

Here's the school's statement:




This morning, a student brought a razor blade to school and another student was cut with it on the forearm. The victim immediately received attention from staff and was released to their parents who took the student to get medical attention.




While the student may not have brought the razor blade with malicious intent, actions have consequences in our schools and potential legal consequences when someone is injured. Perry Township Schools Police are involved and sent a report of the incident to Marion County Prosecutor's Office.




While we cannot disclose specific details about the students involved, please be assured that any actions that jeopardize the safety of our students and staff will be handled with the utmost seriousness in accordance with our Student Success Handbook. We ask that you speak with your child about the importance of following school rules and checking their belongings to ensure they are not unintentionally bringing prohibited items to school.




Safety remains our top priority, and we appreciate your support in reinforcing this message. Tips can be reported to our See Something Say Something tipline at 317-789-3905 or on our website, PerrySchools.org. We appreciate your cooperation.

Perry Township Schools

Perry Township Schools is currently facing a lawsuit accusing the district of fostering an "atmosphere of violence" after an attack on a 15-year-old special education student who required plastic surgery due to the extent of his injuries.




That lawsuit is pending.



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