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15-Year-Old Student Kills One, Injures Three in Knife Attack at French School

The suspect was detained by teachers after a second assault, with authorities investigating potential antisemitic motivations and providing updates later today.

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Overview

  • A 15-year-old student at Notre Dame de Toutes Aides secondary school in Nantes attacked peers with a knife, killing one and injuring three others.
  • The suspect initially injured one student, left the premises, and returned shortly after to attack three more before being detained by teachers.
  • Authorities confirmed one victim is in critical condition, another is seriously injured, and the third sustained minor injuries.
  • Students reported receiving a 13-page antisemitic email minutes before the attack, prompting the National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's Office to monitor the case.
  • France's education and interior ministers are visiting the school to support the community, while the Nantes Court of Justice will hold a press briefing on the judicial process.