2 14-year-olds accused of slashing teen inside Belmont school
Sources confirmed that a scalpel was used to attack the teenager on the second-floor staircase at Fordham Leadership Academy.
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Police arrested two 14-year-old boys after a 17-year-old boy was slashed at 500 E. Fordham Road on Friday morning, leaving him with cuts to his head and neck.
Officials told News 12 they received the call at 11:47 a.m.
Sources confirmed that a scalpel was used to attack the teenager on the second-floor staircase at Fordham Leadership Academy.
In a statement, a New York City Public Schools spokesperson told News 12, “The safety of our students is our very top priority, and this senseless act of violence is unacceptable and deeply concerning. School staff and NYPD School Safety Agents immediately responded to an incident between students today, following all protocols. We are grateful that no students were seriously hurt, and we are conducting a full investigation in partnership with the NYPD.”
The teenager was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital in stable condition.
Officials confirm both 14-year-olds are facing multiple charges, including assault with a weapon and menacing.
