Overview

• A teacher was stabbed in the stomach and underwent emergency surgery, and emergency services said her life is not in danger.
• The suspect was taken into custody near Essen’s central train station after officers used firearms during the arrest, and he is receiving hospital treatment.
• Authorities said they are absolutely certain the detainee is the attacker, and no other injuries have been reported.
• The suspect is believed to be a 17-year-old pupil at the school, according to dpa and security sources, as investigators continue to probe the motive.
• Special SEK police units were deployed to the college earlier, and the scene was secured with police later declaring the situation under control.