Ellenbrook Secondary College: Student hospitalised after stabbing sends Perth high school into lockdown

“We will identify you, and we will come knocking on your door.”

Butler said tip-offs and help from the Ellenbrook community as the incident was unfolding helped police as they searched for the alleged attackers.

“Once word got out and social media presented it, we’ve actually been getting lots of calls in relation to collecting of exhibits, and that’s helped us with our investigation,” he said.

“As result of information received from the community that that helped us arrest [the alleged attackers] quicker than maybe other events.”

Parents were sent a message stating that the school was in lockdown “as a precautionary measure to address an issue on campus”.

“The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority, and we are following all established procedures to ensure everyone remains safe,” the note said.

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“Please note: the incident occurred after the final bell and not all students are on the premises.

“Authorities have been notified and are assisting us.”

Parents were advised not to go to the college, “as this may interfere with safety protocols”.

“We will provide further updates as soon as the situation is resolved and it is safe to do so,” parents were told.

“Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time.”

The Department of Education was contacted for further comment.

More to come.