Essen · NW

Teacher seriously injured at Essen vocational college

A 45-year-old teacher was seriously injured at a vocational college in Essen on 5 September. Police said a teenage suspect is alleged to have stabbed her repeatedly with a stabbing weapon. The teacher received treatment at the scene and was taken to hospital. The suspect initially fled but was located by officers at about 11:15. He drew a knife during his arrest; police stopped him by using a firearm and arrested him. He also received medical treatment. Investigations into the circumstances are ongoing.

Source: www.presseportal.de

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Not separately confirmed
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Knife attacks
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Serious injury reported
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1

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Editorial: Ronny Schmidt Contact