Teen girl arrested after teacher, student stabbed at Townsville school

Police were called to the stabbing at the Townsville Community Learning Centre. Photo / news.com.au

A 16-year-old girl has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a female teacher and another student at a Townsville school.

The two students were in class at Townsville Community Learning Centre at Munndingburra when a fight broke out between them, with one of them pulling a knife.

The Townsville Bulletin reports that the teacher, believed to be in her 50s, tried to break up the fight and was stabbed. She suffered some wounds to her arm, while the student suffered minor injuries to her back.

District Duty Officer Senior Sergeant Matt Lyons told the Bulletin it was not known whether the child brought the knife into the school or whether it was school property.

He said it was too early to tell whether charges would be laid against the girl.

Both victims were taken to Townsville University Hospital after being treated by paramedics at the scene.

Emergency services were called to the school at about 12:40pm.

The school entered lockdown immediately, a Department of Education spokesman told the publication in a statement.

"Any situation that threatens the safety and wellbeing of students or others in the school community is treated extremely seriously, and dealt with as a matter of priority," he said.

"The Department has arranged for additional support services to be made available immediately for parents, students and staff.

"Ongoing counselling and support is available for all students and staff.

"The school and department will work closely with authorities as they investigate this incident."

A woman was seen sitting with a child outside the school, with paramedics assessing them for injury, the Bulletin reports.

Police said a 16-year-old girl has been arrested in relation to the incident.