Knife attack at primary school in Croatia leaves seven-year-old child dead

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In addition to the fatal victim, four other people were injured, including three children and a teacher, but all are out of danger.

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Improvised memorial in the playground of Precko primary school, after a knife attack at the school that left one dead and several injured, in Zagre

A tragedy shook Zagreb, in , this Friday (20), when a stabbing attack at a primary school resulted in the death of a seven-year-old child. In addition to the fatal victim, four other people were injured, including three children and a teacher, but all are out of danger. The perpetrator of the attack, a 19-year-old young man, tried to take his own life after the crime and was taken to hospital. The incident occurred in the Prečko district, where the school community is in a state of shock. The Prime Minister of Croatia, Andrej Plenkovic, expressed his deep sadness at what happened, highlighting the seriousness of the situation. In response to the tragedy, the government announced that Saturday the 21st will be a day of national mourning.

The attacker’s mother revealed that her son had been admitted to a psychiatric hospital several times, raising questions about his mental health. The attack generated a wave of concern among parents and the general population, who question security in schools. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the attack and the status of the attacker.

Published by Sarah Paula

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