FOG BLOG ATLANTIC LOG: STUDENT IN CUSTODY AFTER STAFF STABBED AT BEDFORD N.S. HIGH SCHOOL !

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education says three people were injured in the stabbing at Charles P. Allen High School in Bedford, N.S., on Monday morning.

Lindsey Bunin, a spokesperson for the centre, said two staff were taken to hospital after being injured in "an incident with a student who did have a weapon." She said the third person who was injured was the student.

"We are extremely saddened and troubled by what took place," Bunin told reporters.

In a statement earlier on Monday, Halifax Regional Police said the extent of injuries is "unknown at this time."

Police initially put the number of victims at four, before issuing a correction.

Police were made aware of the incident at 9:20 a.m., the statement says. A student at the school was arrested at around 9:31 a.m. and taken to hospital. He remains in police custody.

Stab wounds to staff, suspect

In a 4 p.m. email update, police said, "We can also confirm that the three individuals were members of the school. Beyond these details, we are not able to provide further specifics at this time out of respect for privacy and investigative considerations."

Bunin said the incident unfolded after "there was a concern with the student." She said the student was in the school's office at the time. A "hold and secure" was then put in place, which means students had to stay in classrooms. The student left the school but was apprehended by police, she said.

Charles P. Allen High is the largest school in Nova Scotia, with 1,700 students.

'A tough day'

Bunin said families will receive an update later Monday from the school's principal about next steps. She said when the school reopens, there will be supports in place to help students and staff.

When asked about families who were upset to find out about the stabbing on social media, Bunin said a message had been sent through the Power School Network, which is a program the school uses to communicate. She said families that did not get a message should check to see if their contact information is up to date.

Ryan Lutes, president of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union, said he's been in touch with the administration and HRCE about counselling.

"[Schools] deserve to be safe places for our kids and our teachers and our principals and our school staff, and today that obviously wasn't the case, so it's a tough day," Lutes said.

Videos taken by students show two adults being taken to hospital by ambulance and one person being placed under arrest outside the school.

The school announced just after 10:30 a.m. that it would be closing for the day.

"There was an incident at the school first thing this morning," said a letter to parents. "All students are safe and there is currently no threat to public safety."