Columbus Middle school student recovering after stabbing

COLUMBUS, MISS. (WCBI) – A 12-year-old Columbus Middle school student is recovering after police say he was stabbed at school.

Police say two 12 year-old 7th grade boys got into a fight inside when one of the students was stabbed and cut.

It happened around noon at the school.

Police say the suspect is in custody but will not be identified because he is a minor.

The case is in the hands of the Lowndes County Juvenile Court.