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Pepper Spray Released at Neuburg Middle School Sends Six to Hospital

Police opened a dangerous bodily harm investigation with the perpetrator still unidentified due to conflicting accounts.

Overview

  • The irritant was discharged around 9:45 a.m. inside the Mittelschule am Englischen Garten as a break ended.
  • Four students and two adults were hospitalized, while additional individuals reported milder effects that did not require admission.
  • Police located and secured the pepper-spray canister at the school and are reviewing statements to determine responsibility.
  • Emergency services responded in force, ventilated the building, and a rescue helicopter landed on the school sports field but was not needed.
  • Authorities are still establishing the total number of people affected at the campus, which serves roughly 600 students and about 50 teachers.