A student exchange organisation has spoken out after a teenage girl visiting Australia on a cultural program from China was allegedly murdered by a fellow pupil.

Two girls, aged 13 and 14, were staying with a host family in Edgeworth, in Newcastle’s west, when the older teenager was allegedly stabbed in the torso about 10.20pm on Monday.

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She was rushed to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition, but later died from her injuries.

The 13-year-old was arrested at the scene and charged with murder on Tuesday.

Council of Australian Student Exchange Organisations (CASEO) issued a statement on Wednesday expressing its “heartfelt condolences” to the family, friends and community affected by the incident

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