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Girl, 12, charged with attempted murder

A 12-year-old girl has been charged with attempted murder after she allegedly tried to stab another 12-year-old.

A 12-year-old girl has been charged with attempted murder after she allegedly tried to stab another 12-year-old at an education facility in Caboolture yesterday morning.

Police will allege the girl threatened the other girl with a knife causing a struggle to ensue in which the victim sustained minor injuries to her neck and hands.

A member of staff intervened and disarmed the girl.

Anyone with information about this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au.

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