Tragedy Strikes Slovak School: Violent Knife Attack

A student attacked a teacher and two classmates with a knife in a Slovakian school, resulting in two deaths. The 18-year-old suspect was quickly detained, and there is no immediate danger, according to police. Emergency services responded swiftly as officials traveled to the incident site.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 16-01-2025 19:38 IST | Created: 16-01-2025 19:38 IST
Tragedy Strikes Slovak School: Violent Knife Attack
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A knife attack at a high school in northern Slovakia has left two people dead and another injured, authorities confirmed.

The attack occurred in Spisska Stara Ves, where a student targeted a teacher and fellow classmates, resulting in a swift police response and the detention of the suspect.

The incident has taken the country by surprise, marking a rare instance of violent crime in Slovakia, prompting urgent visits from top officials to the small town on the Polish border.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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