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Three Children Injured in Zurich Daycare Attack

Swiss police arrested a man following an attack on a daycare center in Zurich's Oerlikon district.

Police officers are seen next to a daycare centre outside where a man attacked several children injuring three, before being arrested, in Zurich, Switzerland, on October 1, 2024. A stabbing attack on children outside a Zurich daycare centre left one boy seriously wounded and two others injured, said police who detained a Chinese national. The three children hurt in the attack were treated by paramedics and taken to hospital. (Photo by ARND WIEGMANN / AFP) (Photo by ARND WIEGMANN/AFP via Getty Images)
A police car in Switzerland
A 23-year-old Chinese man is arrested after a stabbing rampage at a day care in Zurich, Switzerland, on Tuesday. (@RMXnews / X screen shot)

Overview

  • Police were notified of the attack shortly after midday in the Berninastrasse area.
  • The suspect was apprehended at the scene, and authorities confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public.
  • Details regarding the motive for the attack and the severity of the children's injuries have not been disclosed.
  • A large police operation, including the use of a drone, was conducted in response to the incident.
  • Further information from the authorities is expected to be released later on Tuesday.