Police investigating wounding at Heatley

Police have arrested a girl following an alleged stabbing at Heatley today.

Just before midday, police were called to an educational facility where a student allegedly stabbed a teacher.

Police located a 11-year-old girl inside the school grounds armed with a knife.

Officers gave the girl multiple verbal commands prior to deploying a conductive energy device and taken into custody.

A 56-year-old woman suffered a small non-life-threatening wound to the back of her shoulder and was transported to Townsville Hospital as a precaution.

The 11-year-old girl is currently assisting police with their enquiries.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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