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At least 6 injured in stabbing attack at school in Azambuja, 12-year-old boy in custody
According to the authorities, he was wearing a bulletproof vest.
The attacker was apprehended by authorities and is believed to have used a sharp weapon. The victims, aged 12 to 14, were immediately taken to the hospital.
One victim, a 12-year-old girl, suffered serious injuries but is expected to survive.
The incident occurred at 2:14 PM, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Psychologists were dispatched to the school to support students and staff.
The school administration has described the incident as an “isolated act” and assured that classes will continue as usual.
However, parents of students involved in the incident have expressed concerns and fear for their children’s safety.
According to the authorities, he was wearing a bulletproof vest.
The mayor reported that the 12-year-old attacker, a 7th-grade student, returned to school after lunch wearing a bulletproof vest (which he later claimed belonged to his father). Once inside the classroom area, he began indiscriminately attacking students with a knife. A school assistant intervened to stop the attack.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – A disturbing incident unfolded on Monday evening, May 26, 2025, during Liverpool Football Club’s Premier League trophy parade, when a vehicle drove into a crowd of fans gathered in the city centre, striking multiple pedestrians.
According to Merseyside Police, the collision occurred shortly after 6:00 p.m. on Water Street, where thousands of supporters had lined the streets to celebrate the club’s title victory.
A newly surfaced video shows the moment the vehicle drove directly into the crowd, causing panic and confusion among those gathered.
Police confirmed that the vehicle came to a stop at the scene, and a male suspect was immediately detained.
Emergency services responded swiftly, and medical personnel were seen attending to injured individuals at the location.
A man driving a car has ploughed into Liverpool fans, out celebrating their Premiership win. People are seriously injured' after person drove vehicle into crowd in Liverpool City Centre in England, police officer says.https://t.co/nxGYm196kA pic.twitter.com/FbObdUotHx
— News Channel3 Now (@newschannel3now) May 26, 2025
In an official statement, Merseyside Police said:
“We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city centre. We were contacted just after 6:00 p.m. today, Monday 26 May, following reports that a car had been in collision with a number of pedestrians on Water Street. The car stopped at the scene and a male has been detained. Emergency services are currently on scene. We will issue more updates as we have them.”
Authorities have not yet confirmed how many people were injured or the severity of those injuries. Investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind the incident and whether it was intentional.
The incident cast a shadow over what had been a day of celebration for Liverpool fans, many of whom were seen lighting smoke flares and waving flags during the citywide parade.
Further information will be released as the investigation progresses.