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Poland's second school knife attack in two days kills one, raises copycat fears
Reuters • • world
Key Points:
- A 15-year-old former pupil wearing a helmet-mounted camera killed one caretaker and injured two others at a Polish primary school in Leszczydol-Nowiny, marking the second school stabbing in two days possibly linked to an internet challenge.
- The caretaker, a 37-year-old woman, died in the attack, which occurred around 9 a.m., while two teachers were injured trying to restrain the attacker.
- Authorities are investigating potential links to an internet challenge, with rumors circulating online about a challenge to kill as many people as possible.
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed concern about a copycat phenomenon and ordered daily police visits to schools to prevent further violence.
- Police have detained a 17-year-old in Sierpc on suspicion of planning a similar attack, with evidence of online searches on how to carry out violent acts found on electronic devices.
