Overview
- Aaron Sykes, principal of Keysborough Secondary College’s Acacia campus, is in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is described by school leaders as recovering well and in good spirits.
- The school was placed into lockdown around 3pm and parents were told all students were safe, with the Education Department confirming no students were involved.
- Victoria Police arrested a man at the scene who was taken to hospital under guard and will be interviewed as part of the ongoing investigation.
- School leaders said the alleged perpetrator, reported to be a staff member and believed to be another teacher, will not return to the campus.
- Ambulance Victoria said two people were transported to hospital, and police have appealed for information or footage from witnesses.