Student treated for injuries following reported stabbing at East Providence High School

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – An East Providence High School student was treated for “serious injuries” after a reported stabbing Thursday afternoon.

Another student is in custody following a reported stabbing in a bathroom at the school.

The victim, a 16-year-old male, was transported to Hasbro Children’s Hospital in unknown condition. A 17-year-old suspect was quickly taken into custody.

It was unclear what weapon was used in the attack.

Officials do not believe anyone else was involved in the incident. They also do not know what led up to the stabbing other than rumors the victim and suspect were in a long-term fight.

The initial call came in at 12:24pm.