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Teenager Fatally Stabs Two Women in Czech Store

A 16-year-old suspect was arrested shortly after the attack in Hradec Kralove, with authorities investigating the motive.

  • Two women were killed in a knife attack at a store in Hradec Kralove, located about 100 kilometers east of Prague.
  • The suspect, a 16-year-old Czech national, was apprehended by police shortly after the attack, roughly one kilometer from the scene.
  • Police confirmed the victims sustained fatal injuries despite rescue efforts; their identities have not been disclosed.
  • Authorities stated there is no ongoing threat to the public and are currently investigating the motive behind the attack.
  • Prime Minister Petr Fiala condemned the incident as a 'horrendous act' and extended condolences to the victims' families.
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