Student's knife attack injures four in Wuppertal school, Germany
3:40 AM EST, February 23, 2024
Distressing reports emerge from Germany. In the western region of Wuppertal, a student brandishing a knife launched an attack within the premises of a local school.
The perpetrator was identified as a middle school student in Wuppertal. The incomprehensible act occurred around 4:00 am ET. As of yet, authorities have been unable to determine his motivations for attacking his fellow students.
Reportedly, four students have been injured so far. One of the victims is known to be in serious condition. All injured students were immediately transported to local hospitals.
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Local police have confirmed the arrest of the knifeman. After the attack, a thorough inspection was conducted of the school building and the surrounding area, with the aim of establishing whether the perpetrator acted alone.
An overhead helicopter monitored Wuppertal throughout the incident. To ensure student safety, teachers promptly organized their students into classrooms. To assist parents, a special center was established near the school to enable them to await the conclusion of police operations, as mentioned in an article on Polishradio24.pl.