Junior high student assaults another with scissors, Halifax police say

St. Agnes Junior High on Mumford Road.

By Mark Hodgins

Posted Mar 3, 2026 02:52:21 PM.

Last Updated Mar 3, 2026 05:17:14 PM.

Police in Halifax say a junior high school student was injured after an assault involving a pair of scissors on Tuesday.

In a media release, Halifax Regional Police says officers were called to St. Agnes Junior High on Mumford Road just before noon.

“It was reported that a youth was assaulted by another youth with a pair of scissors,” police wrote.

HRP says the victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and the suspect was arrested.

No other injuries were reported, and police say the investigation is ongoing.

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