Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred at a Halifax high school this afternoon.

At approximately 3:30 p.m. officers responded to a disturbance outside Halifax West High School at 283 Thomas Raddall Avenue. A group of approximately 50 youths were fighting at that location. A male youth was stabbed and taken to hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

A suspect has been arrested and officers remain on scene. Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the incident. 

Anyone with information or video from the area in relation to this incident is asked to call 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or using the P3 Tips App.

Source: Release