Following the school assault: Ongoing search for 13-year-old student - Unidentified 13-year-old yet to be found following school assault incident
In Berlin's Spandau district, an alarming incident unfolded at Weinmeisterhorn Primary School on Thursday. An 11-year-old student was brutally stabbed by a 13-year-old classmate, reportedly in a dispute that escalated in the school's sports hall changing room around 11:30 am.
The 13-year-old suspect promptly fled the scene, with authorities launching an extensive search operation that included helicopters and canine units. After a 24-hour search, the suspect was apprehended at the Altstadt Spandau subway station.
In the aftermath, the 13-year-old suspect is currently in custody for psychiatric evaluation, with the investigation shifting focus to understanding the psychological factors behind the attack. The 11-year-old victim underwent emergency surgery and is now reported to be in stable condition.
Following the incident, approximately 20 students received psychological support to address the trauma, and counseling services were offered to parents. The police are still actively investigating the case.
The Commission has issued statements regarding the crime-and-justice incident that occurred at Weinmeisterhorn Primary School, involving war-and-conflicts within school politics. General news outlets have been reporting on the psychological aspects of the case, as well as the ongoing investigation to uncover the motivations behind the attack.
