A 14-year-old boy has been remanded in custody after allegedly stabbing another pupil in the neck at a South Island high school yesterday.
A police spokesperson said the victim was stabbed with a pair of scissors shortly before 2pm yesterday.
A 14-year-old appeared in Invercargill Youth Court this morning charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
The injuries were not life-threatening and the victim had since been discharged from hospital.
Enquiries were ongoing and no further information is available at this time.