Police say a 15‑year‑old former pupil of a primary school in Leszczydol‑Nowiny, Wyszków County, attacked the building early Thursday, killing a 37‑year‑old caretaker and injuring two other staff members.
Details of the attack
The caretaker was the first person struck with a sharp object, according to police spokesperson Katarzyna Kucharska. The school principal heard the screams and tried to restrain the attacker, assisted by a teacher; both were injured but not in life‑threatening condition.
Interior Ministry spokesperson Karolina Galecka confirmed that the two injured are stable. The attacker, a former pupil now attending a vocational school, was carrying three knives. Motives remain unknown.
Government response
Prime Minister Donald Tusk was alerted and called an emergency meeting, according to a government spokesperson.
Related incidents
In a separate case, police in Sierpc detained a 17‑year‑old who had discussed plans for a violent act on school grounds. Officers recovered two knives and electronic data showing searches on how to orchestrate such an event.
Earlier this week, a 19‑year‑old wounded ten people, including himself, in a knife attack at a school in Ostrołęka. He was detained shortly after the incident.
Authorities’ next steps
Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński emphasized that law‑enforcement agencies are closely monitoring potential threats and will continue to act swiftly to protect students and staff.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
