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Seven injured in Polish school knife attack, police say

  • On Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026, a 19-year-old was detained following a knife attack at the Vocational School Complex in Ostroleka, Poland, that left seven people injured.
  • RMF reported that the suspect was a student at the Vocational School Complex, where most victims were fellow students, though one teacher was also wounded.
  • Serious injuries were reported among the seven victims; Mayor Pawel Niewiadomski confirmed that emergency services secured the scene and the situation is now under control.
  • Provincial police in Ostroleka confirmed the 19-year-old suspect remains in custody following rapid emergency response to the Vocational School Complex grounds.
  • Located north of Warsaw, Ostroleka is where local authorities continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the violence at the Vocational School Complex.
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A young man armed with a knife attacked nine people at Vocational School Complex No. 4 in Ostrołęka. He injured five students, two teachers, and two bystanders. A homemade explosive device was found at the school. Here's what you need to know about the incident.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
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