Student tells police he was bullied before stabbing his classmate at a private school in the South Zone of Ribeirão Preto

Student tells police he was bullied before stabbing his classmate at a private school The 14-year-old teenager suspected of stabbing a 13-year-old student inside a private school in the South Zone of Ribeirão Preto (SP) this Friday (21) stated, in a statement to the Civil Police, that before taking action he was the target of bullying by classmates. According to delegate Haroldo Chaud, the humiliation occurred in a WhatsApp group of school students and escalated after the person being investigated asked for help with a job. "He said that it all started with a provocation via the internet, via social media among the students themselves, with insults, humiliation or bullying. And he, unexpectedly, reacted with this aggression, which could have even caused the victim's death", he stated. ? Be part of the g1 Ribeirão e Franca channel on WhatsApp The case was registered as an infraction analogous to attempted murder by the Civil Police, who asked for the teenager to be taken to Fundação Casa. Despite this, the Children and Youth Court decided that the young man will be released. Student is stabbed by colleague during break at private school in Ribeirão Preto, SP Eudis Filho/ CBN Ribeirão The stabbed student underwent surgery after suffering a perforated lung and is recovering in a private hospital, with a stable clinical condition. According to the defense, the person under investigation has autistic disorder and claimed that he used a knife found at school to defend himself from attacks by the same classmates who humiliated him in the courtyard. "A teenager does not commit a crime, it is an infraction, but it is an occasional infraction. This boy had been suffering several psychological and verbal attacks", said lawyer Daniel Rondi. In a statement, Colégio Itamaraty reported that there was no record or prior notification of episodes of bullying involving the student. "The school reiterates that it maintains a permanent program to prevent bullying and non-violence, guided by ethical coexistence and active listening, and continues to collaborate with the investigations and competent authorities." READ ALSO Student is stabbed by classmate inside a school in the South Zone of Ribeirão Preto, SP Stabbed at school The case occurred inside a private school in Jardim Irajá, South Zone of Ribeirão Preto, on Friday morning. According to the Military Police, the teenager was injured with an 11-centimeter serrated knife, which was lodged in his back. He was rescued conscious and taken to a private hospital, where he was admitted in stable condition. According to the PM, the two teenagers study in the same class and the attack took place during break time, in the school courtyard. According to the Military Police, the student who attacked his classmate entered an area of ??the school kitchen to which students do not have access and took the knife. In a statement sent to the families of all students, the school management confirmed that there had been aggression between two students and reported that they acted immediately to contain the situation and seek medical attention. Afternoon school activities were suspended this Friday. Forensics were called and were at the scene. The circumstances surrounding the attack, such as the origin of the knife and the motivations, will be investigated by the Civil Police. "Nobody expected something like this to happen, but it will be the subject of a more detailed operation," said Chaud. Facade of a private school in Ribeirão Preto, where a student stabbed a colleague. Reproduction/EPTV See more news from the region on g1 Ribeirão Preto e Franca