The student had sent a “manifesto” to the media this morning, where he was planning to stab girls
Three students were injured today in a knife at a school in Pirkala, southwestern Finland, and the suspect, a student of the educational institution, was arrested, police said today.
Police were alerted to the attack at 10:42 local time (and time in Greece) and have rushed first aid workshops
Police are investigating media information that the 16 -year -old student allegedly targeted girls during the attack, a police spokesman added.
The suspect allegedly sent a “manifesto” to the Finnish media this morning. It is said to have stated that he was planning to stab girls and then surrender to the police.
School Stabbing in Pirkkala, Finland
-Three Pupils Wounded, No One Has Life-Threatening Injuries
-The Suspect, A 16-Year-old Male Pupil, is in Custody
– The Suspect Posted Finnish News Organisations A Manifesto Before the Stabbing
– The Suspect Says in the Manifesto He’ll Stab…– Nordic News (@nordic_news) May 20, 2025
He also allegedly wrote that he was planning the attack for six months, according to local media.
The educational institution has a primary school and a Gymnasium, police said on its website.
The three injured do not bear injuries that put their lives at risk, police spokesman Nina Yurakou told AFP.
Source :Skai
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