Stabbing incident in Finnish school leaves community in shock
Three people were injured in a stabbing attack at a school in Pirkkala near Tampere. The perpetrator, also a student, was apprehended by the police. The event has deeply impacted the local community.
What do you need to know?
- The attack occurred on Tuesday at a school in Pirkkala, a suburb of Tampere in Finland.
- The alleged perpetrator is a Year 9 student who was detained by the police about half a mile from the school.
- Three people were injured, but their lives are not at risk.
What were the motives for the attack?
According to media reports, the attacker, involved in the incident on Tuesday at a school in Pirkkala, Finland, published a "manifesto" online. In this document, he declared his intention to stab girls and then surrender to the police.
What information does the police provide?
The police are withholding many details about the case. Officers have not confirmed the student's online post nor commented on its content. The authorities are also not disclosing any additional information concerning the perpetrator and the victims. It is only confirmed that the injured individuals are not in danger of losing their lives.
What are the reactions to the attack?
Finland's Minister of Education, Anders Adlercreutz, expressed his shock at the attack. He stressed that all violence in schools deserves unequivocal condemnation.
