A student is dead and another is in police custody, following a stabbing incident in Morant Bay, St. Thomas today.

The name of the deceased has not been released.

The incident reportedly occurred at the Transport Centre, this afternoon.

Police say it stemmed from an altercation which started at school.

Reports are that the accused used a sharp object to inflict a wound to the other student.

The wounded pupil was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.