Schoolgirl, 16, stabbed to death & at least 13 injured after ‘ex-boyfriend storms into orphanage’ as teen arrested
A 16-YEAR-old girl has been stabbed by her ex-boyfriend who burst into the orphanage where she lived, it has been reported.
At least 13 others were injured when the 19-year-old attacker went on the rampage at the home in Poland and he has now been arrested.
The horror unfolded in the central city of Lodz at just past 11pm last night, according to local media reports.
The victim and the attacker knew each other and were previously a couple, according to Polish news agency
It's said the knifeman entered the home through a window and then began stabbing children and teachers.
A staff member reportedly tried to protect the girl from the attacker.
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He fled the scene but was arrested about an hour later at his home, say police.
The suspect doesn't have a criminal record but there are conflicting reports about whether he was drunk at the time of the attack.
Prosecutors say he will be charged with murder,
Police say they are investigating the reasons for the attack, spokeswoman Aneta Sobieraj told local television.
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"Unfortunately, as a result of this incident, a 16-year-old girl, a ward of the orphanage, died on the spot, and five people were hospitalised," she added.
Four of the injured were treated on the spot, she said.
Spokesman for the Poviat Headquarters of the State Fire Service Marcin Zwierzak told Kalisz24: "Very preliminary findings show that it was most likely one of the pupils who suddenly attacked the teacher and other residents with a knife."
Some victims were taken to hospital by air ambulance and three are still receiving treatment for their wounds.
The traumatised children from the orphanage are currently receiving counselling.
How you can get help
Women's Aid has this advice for victims and their families:
- Always keep your phone nearby.
- Get in touch with charities for help, including the Women’s Aid live chat helpline and services such as SupportLine.
- If you are in danger, call 999.
- Familiarise yourself with the Silent Solution, reporting abuse without speaking down the phone, instead dialing “55”.
- Always keep some money on you, including change for a pay phone or bus fare.
- If you suspect your partner is about to attack you, try to go to a lower-risk area of the house – for example, where there is a way out and access to a telephone.
- Avoid the kitchen and garage, where there are likely to be knives or other weapons. Avoid rooms where you might become trapped, such as the bathroom, or where you might be shut into a cupboard or other small space.
If you are a victim of domestic abuse, SupportLine is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm to 8pm on 01708 765200. The charity’s email support service is open weekdays and weekends during the crisis – [email protected].
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