8 Jul, 11:55··

Teenager arrested after school attack injured two girls.

ZEIT Online

A 16-year-old boy is in custody after injuring two 13-year-old girls at a school in Schongau, Bavaria. The girls were seriously hurt. Police are investigating the incident.

The incident occurred at the Welfen-Gymnasium in Schongau. Police arrested the boy after he attacked the girls with a knife. Authorities believe the attack was a deliberate act. The girls are now in stable condition. Investigators are looking into the suspect's motives and background.

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Highlights

Attack at a Bavarian School

A 16-year-old boy injured two 13-year-old girls at a school in Schongau, Bavaria.

Police Arrest Suspect

Police arrested a 16-year-old boy after the school attack.

Girls Seriously Injured

Two 13-year-old girls were seriously injured in the incident.

Investigation Ongoing

Authorities are investigating the circumstances and motives of the attack.

Suspect Previously Excluded

The suspect was previously excluded from classes at his former school.

Perspectives

Sources agree
  • A 16-year-old boy is accused of seriously injuring two 13-year-old girls at a school in Schongau, Bavaria.
  • Police have arrested the suspect and he is currently in custody.
  • The incident involved a knife attack and resulted in serious injuries to the girls.
  • Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Sources disagree
Nature of the attack

The incident was a random act of violence.

FAZ, DW English, BBC Europe, DW English

The incident was a deliberate act motivated by madness, similar to an ‘amok’ situation.

Le Monde

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Motive for the attack

The motive is currently unknown.

Der Standard, RTBF, RTBF

The incident was a deliberate act motivated by madness, similar to an ‘amok’ situation.

Le Monde, FAZ

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Previous behavior of the suspect

He was previously excluded from classes at the school.

FAZ

Authorities are investigating the suspect's motives.

DW English, ZEIT Online

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Timeline

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