Teacher assaulted with a knife by a student

Following the stabbings at a vocational school in Essen, the suspected assailant,a student, was detained by authorities.

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2025 September 14 . 1:07 AM

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Teacher assaulted by student with a knife on school grounds

Teacher assaulted with a knife by a student

In a shocking turn of events, a 17-year-old Kosovar student has been apprehended by the Essen police following a knife attack at a vocational college in the city.

The arrest took place near the Essen main train station, where the suspect was shot and injured during the encounter. He was immediately taken for medical treatment, and the nature or severity of his injuries is not specified.

The attack occurred in the morning, and the victim was a woman. According to reports, the suspect allegedly ran at a teacher and police officers with a knife before fleeing the scene. The woman, who has not been identified, was the victim of the attack.

Despite the ongoing investigation, the motive for the attack remains unknown. No motive was provided in the initial report.

The suspect has not been identified as the victim in the attack, and the location of the arrest was not specified in the article. It is also unclear whether the suspect has any previous criminal record.

The Essen police confirmed the arrest to the German Press Agency. Special forces were reportedly involved in the arrest, but further details about the operation have not been disclosed.

The incident has caused shock and concern among the students and staff at the vocational college, as well as the wider community in Essen. The police are urging anyone with information about the attack to come forward and contact them.

This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Our thoughts are with the victim and her family, as well as the wider community affected by this tragic event.