Girl dies, many injured – DW – 12/20/2024

A knife-wielding attacker attacked a teacher and students at a primary school in Croatia on Friday, killing a seven-year-old girl and injuring five other children, Health Minister Irena Hristik said.

The attack took place at the Preko Elementary School in the Preko neighborhood of the capital, Zagreb.

Croatian state broadcaster Hina reported that seven injured people were in hospital, including five children and two injured teachers.

“The attacker is in police custody and the injured are being treated,” said Zagreb police.

Minister Hristik said that the attacker was over 18 years old, while some media reported that he was 19 years old.

“We, as well as the entire Croatian public, are shocked by the terrible tragedy that occurred at the primary school,” Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said at the beginning of a government session.

This is a developing story. More to follow.