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Karawatha School Stabbing: Teen Fighting for Life After Brisbane School Attack

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A 17-year-old boy was badly hurt in a stabbing at a Brisbane school. It happened at the Islamic College of Brisbane in Karawatha at about 11.45am on Tuesday 14 July 2026. A 16-year-old boy has been charged. The injured boy had surgery and is now stable.

Key Facts

  • Where: Islamic College of Brisbane, Karawatha, in Brisbane’s south.
  • When: About 11.45am, Tuesday 14 July 2026.
  • Injured: A 17-year-old boy. He was taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital.
  • Charged: A 16-year-old boy who knew him.
  • Charges: Acting to maim, disfigure or disable, and having a weapon.

What Police Say Happened

Police say the two boys had a fight in the school courtyard. They allege the younger boy stabbed the older boy with a small knife, then ran away. Police found him later in a car not far away.

The school went into lockdown for about two hours. Students were sent home early to be safe.

In Court

The 16-year-old went to Richlands Children’s Court the next day. Police said the attack may have been about a social media video about his family. His lawyer said he had been bullied and threatened for months. He was given bail with strict rules, including staying home at all times and staying away from the school. The case returns to court in September.

Support for Students

The school said it is supporting students and staff. It was the second school stabbing in Queensland in two days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the injured boy OK?

He had emergency surgery and is in a stable condition.

Has anyone been found guilty?

No. The 16-year-old has been charged, and the court will decide.

If this story has upset you, you can call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Conclusion

This is a frightening event for the school community. Police are asking anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage from the area to come forward.

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