Student assaults teacher at vocational school
In a shocking incident on September 5, 2025, a 17-year-old Kosovar from Essen allegedly stabbed a 45-year-old teacher at a vocational college on Blücherstraße. The attack occurred at approximately 9:30 AM, and the suspect fled the scene shortly after.
The investigation into the incident is being led by the Essen police, with numerous forces dispatched to the school for a search and manhunt. The suspect was later located on Helbingstraße at around 11:15 AM.
During the arrest, it is reported that the 17-year-old pulled out a knife. Officers used their firearm to subdue and apprehend the armed suspect. The suspect was treated on-site by emergency services and transported to a hospital.
The identity of the attacker, an 18-year-old Kosovo-Albanian male who is a student at the vocational school where the incident occurred, has not been publicly disclosed in the sources.
The investigation is focused on understanding the background of the incident. Witnesses with any information about the incident are urged to contact the Essen police at 0201/829-0 or email them at [email protected].
For those who may have video footage related to the incident, the NRW police's tip portal is the designated platform for submitting information. The link for uploading video footage on the portal is: https://nrw.hinweisportal.de/. The event for uploading video footage on the portal is titled "Attempted homicide at vocational school in Essen".
The public is encouraged to provide any relevant information or video footage they may have to aid in the ongoing investigation. The Essen Criminal Police have initiated an investigation into the background of the incident.
Our thoughts are with the injured teacher and their family during this difficult time. We will continue to follow this developing story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
