Teenage boy who allegedly stabbed a Sydney University student was charged last year, NSW police minister says

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A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and is undergoing health assessments after he allegedly stabbed a 22-year-old student at the University of Sydney on Tuesday morning. The Counter Terrorism and and Special Tactics Command is investigating the stabbing.

A 14-year-old boy was arrested after allegedly stabbing a 22-year-old Sydney University student in Camperdown on Tuesday.

Paramedics responded to reports of a stabbing about 8:35am and found a 22-year-old man suffering from a single stab wound to the neck.Police allege the man was stabbed by the teenager, who was dressed in camouflage at the time of the attack, with a kitchen knife. Ms Catley said the boy had been attending a program the Department of Community and Justice runs at the time of the previous charges.Ms Catley said the teenager was "working alone" but a motive for the stabbing had not been established.The Counter Terrorism and and Special Tactics Command is investigating the stabbing, including whether there is a link to any ideology.

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