Police in Alameda are investigating after a student was assaulted at Island High School Friday morning.

The suspect made his way into a restroom around 8:45 a.m. and used a knife to assault the teen, according to authorities.

A student told KRON4’s Haaziq Madyun that the victim was stabbed.

As a precaution, several schools in the surrounding area were placed on lockdown while police searched for the suspect.

The student suffered minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital where he was later released.

At this time, there is a limited description on the suspect.

He is described as a white man, in his mid 20’s, and wearing a dark blue top and blue jeans, according to police.

AUSD schools that are currently sheltering in place are: ASTI, Adult School, @EHSJets , Island High, Paden, @RB_Stars, Adult School, WCDC, Academy of Alameda, NEA, and ACLC. Again, students and staff are safe, but please stay away from these campuses at this time.— Alameda Unified (@AUSDNews) February 8, 2019

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