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Police: Girl, 12, attacked boy, 11, with scissors at West Philly school

The attack occurred just after 2:25 p.m. inside John Barry Elementary School at 5900 Race St.

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A 12-year-old girl was taken into custody after allegedly stabbing an 11-year-old boy in the back of the head with scissors at a West Philadelphia school Thursday afternoon, police said.

The attack occurred just after 2:25 p.m. inside John Barry Elementary School at 5900 Race St., police said. The boy was taken by medics to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and was reported in stable condition with a cut to the back of his head.

A school district spokesman said the incident was isolated and did not disrupt classes.