Halifax Vice-Principal Stabbing Sparks Guard Negligence Lawsuit

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 6:20 am

A Halifax-area high school is reeling after a vice-principal was stabbed by a student, prompting a lawsuit against a security guard accused of neglecting proper search and de-escalation protocols. The incident has ignited concerns about school safety and the reliability of on-site security measures.

globalnews.ca / Bedford vice-principal stabbed by student files lawsuit against security guard

A vice-principal stabbed by a student inside a Halifax high school is suing a school security guard, claiming the guard failed to follow proper search and de-escalation procedures.

thestar.com / Halifax-area vice-principal stabbed by student files lawsuit against security guard

HALIFAX - A vice-principal stabbed by a 15-year-old student inside a Halifax high school is suing a school security guard, claiming the guard failed to follow proper search and de-escalation procedures before the attack.

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