A high school student at Valparaiso High School pulled out two knives inside a classroom and began stabbing other students this morning. By the time he was finished, the unnamed student had injured eight of his classmates.

All of the injured students were taken to Porter Hospital in Valparaiso and their parents were notified. None of the injuries are considered to be life threatening. Six of the victims were 14 years old while two were 15.

School authorities locked down the school which meant that even the parents of frightened students could not gain access to the building. The student who committed the stabbings was taken into custody according to Valparaiso police.

The attack occurred at 8:00 AM Wednesday morning inside of a Spanish class.

School officials have not commented but an afternoon newconference is planned.

In recent years, violence in public schools has become a hot issue. Since the shooting attacks at Columbine High School in suburban Denver in the late 90s, security has been increased in many public schools with metal detectors being installed and policemen often present on campus.

No motive for the attacks has been given. The police have not released the names of the victims or the assailent because of their ages.