Teen boy seriously injured in stabbing near Brampton school

Police at scene of Brampton stabbing — Peel police investigate a stabbing near Sandalwood Parkway and Torbram Road on Feb. 27, 2023. CITYNEWS/Giancarlo DeSantis

By Patricia D'Cunha

Posted February 27, 2023 12:52 pm.

Last Updated February 27, 2023 2:14 pm.

A 17-year-old boy is in hospital with serious injuries after a stabbing near a school in Brampton.

Peel police responded to the area of Sandalwood Parkway and Torbram Road just before 11:30 a.m. Monday for reports of a fight.

Paramedics said the teen was taken to a trauma centre in serious but stable condition. Police later said his injuries are not considered life-threatening.

The incident occurred in a parking lot next to Sandalwood Heights Secondary School.

Police said several vehicles were seen fleeing the area.

It is not yet known if the victim is a student at the school.

The school was briefly placed in a hold and secure as police investigated.

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