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Girl, 12, faces attempted murder charge over school knife assault.

A 12-year-old girl has been charged with attempted murder after an incident at a school north of Brisbane on Monday morning.

Police said the girl threatened another girl, 12, with a knife just after 9am.

A struggle between the two followed, resulting in minor injuries to the victim’s neck and hands.

A member of staff stepped in and took the knife from the alleged attacker.

Police said the girl would appear in court today under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.

This post originally appeared on ABC News.

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