Two teens charged after school stabbing in Canberra's south

On November 2, 2026, two people, including a student at Lake Tuggeranong College in Canberra's south, were allegedly stabbed outside the school around 1:30 pm. Police reported that an altercation involving community members who brought a knife into the car park occurred near the school premises. One injured person went to the Tuggeranong Police Station and another to the Tuggeranong Walk-in Centre; both later received hospital treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

Later in the day, ACT police arrested two young men, ages 18 and 19, who are charged with involvement in the incident. The 18-year-old victim sustained knife wounds to his arm and hand. The school responded promptly, stating that the student involved is "doing well" and receiving medical care. Lake Tuggeranong College advised families about potential distress among students due to this event and offered support services for affected individuals. The accused are scheduled to appear before the ACT Magistrates Court on November 3, 2026.