Teacher killed and two injured in knife attack at Slovak school
A 61-year-old teacher died and two other people were injured in a knife attack at a school in northwest Slovakia on Tuesday.
A 61-year-old woman died and two other people sustained injuries during a knife attack at a school in the village of Staškov on Tuesday. Emergency services stated that the deceased victim suffered a fatal chest wound from a knife inside a classroom.
Petra Klimešová, spokesperson for the Operational Centre of Emergency Medical Services, told reporters that rescue teams transported a 44-year-old woman and a child to hospital following the incident. According to rescue officials, the child remains in a critical condition.
Local media reported that the deceased victim was a teacher, while the two injured individuals were another teacher and a student. Sources added that the suspect is an eighth-grade adolescent student.
Police confirmed they are investigating a violent crime at the school and stated that the situation is now under control. Prime Minister Robert Fico expressed his condolences and stated he is following the incident with great concern.
President Peter Pellegrini told the public he is shocked by the recurrence of students attacking teachers and classmates. He warned that aggressive behaviour and an atmosphere of intolerance in public spaces and social media affect children's conduct in schools.
What we know
- A 61-year-old teacher was killed in a knife attack at a school in Staškov.
- Two other people, a 44-year-old woman and a child, were injured.
- The child is in a critical condition and both injured individuals were taken to hospital.
- Police confirmed an investigation into a violent crime and stated the situation is under control.
Not yet confirmed
- Local media reports that the attacker was an eighth-grade student.
Why it matters for Europe
Schools in the country have experienced fatal knife violence in recent years. An 18-year-old killed a classmate and a teacher and injured another student at a secondary school in Spišská Stará Ves in January of last year. In 2020, a teacher was stabbed to death and several others were injured at a primary school in central Slovakia.
Sources
Reported by 4 reports from 4 independent outlets in 3 countries.
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Questions and answers
- Where did the school attack take place?
- The attack occurred at a school in the village of Staškov in northwest Slovakia.
- What are the casualty figures?
- One 61-year-old teacher died, while a 44-year-old woman and a child were injured.
- Who is suspected of carrying out the attack?
- Local media reported that an eighth-grade student carried out the attack, with police confirming an ongoing investigation into a violent crime.
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