A stabbing at Burnaby North Secondary School on Monday prompted a hard lockdown and a large law enforcement response as authorities worked to secure the campus.

According to initial reports, the incident occurred during the school day, leading administrators to immediately place the campus under a hard lockdown to protect students and staff. Under a hard lockdown protocol, classroom doors are secured and movement throughout the school is restricted while authorities respond to a potential threat.

Multiple law enforcement units, including officers from the Burnaby Royal Canadian Mounted Police, responded to the scene as the situation unfolded. Police vehicles were seen arriving at the campus while officers began assessing the circumstances surrounding the reported stabbing.

School officials advised parents and guardians not to come to the campus while emergency crews manage the situation. Authorities say the presence of additional people near the school could interfere with emergency operations.

Details about the number of people involved or the extent of any injuries have not yet been confirmed. Police have also not released information about a suspect or the circumstances leading up to the incident.

Officials are expected to provide further updates once the situation is fully secured and more information becomes available.

This is a developing story.