BREAKING – Teacher stabbed at German school: suspect shot and arrested in Essen
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On Friday morning, a shocking knife attack took place at a vocational college in Essen, Germany. According to police reports, an 18-year-old student stabbed his female teacher in the abdomen inside the school building located in the Nordviertel district. Emergency services rushed the victim to a university hospital, where she underwent immediate surgery. Although her injuries are severe, authorities later confirmed that her life is not in danger.
Large-scale police operation at German school
The stabbing triggered a massive police response. Armed officers, special task forces (SEK), and a helicopter were deployed to secure the school complex and search for the suspect, who initially fled the scene, Bild reports. Students were placed under lockdown inside classrooms, barricading doors as required during such emergencies. Many were later escorted to safety by heavily armed officers.
In total, around 1,700 students attend the college, but it remains unclear how many were present during the attack. Several students were treated for shock at the scene, with at least ten requiring medical assistance after either witnessing the assault or attempting to help the victim, Index writes.