Delta police officer stabbed breaking up assault in front of elementary school

Delta police say they are dealing with a ‘public safety issue’ at an elementary school on Wednesday afternoon.

Police are on scene at Immaculate Conception Elementary School on 119 Street.

The incident is not connected to the students at the school but happened in front, at approximately 3:05 p.m.

“An off-duty Delta police officer was at Immaculate Conception and witnessed an assault occurring between a man and a woman in front of the school. He intervened, and during the altercation the woman and the officer were stabbed,” Cris Leykauf, spokesperson for Delta police in a release. “Information on their condition is not known at this time.”

Parents are being asked to go to 88 Avenue and 120 Street at the Desi Junction parking lot to pick up their children.

They are asking everyone to respect instructions from the police officers on the scene.

A suspect is in custody and police say the scene remains very active.

Police on scene at Immaculate Conception School in Delta Wednesday afternoon.

Police on scene at Immaculate Conception School in Delta Wednesday afternoon.

This is a developing story and will be updated when more information is released.

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