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Violence incident at Maatulli School

Publication date 23.3.2026 9.47 | Published in English on 23.3.2026 at 10.18
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According to a report received by the emergency response centre, one person was stabbed at Maatulli School on Monday morning at approximately 9.15 a.m.

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At 10.42 a.m. According to police reports, the incident involved a dispute between two middle school students, and no other students or staff members were targeted.

The investigation still ongoing at the scene. Crisis counseling is being provided to students at Maatulli School in connection with the incident. The school is informing students’ guardians about what happened and how the school day will continue.

At 10.22 a.m. The victim of the crime is also a minor. The victim received first aid at the scene and has been taken for further treatment. The police have apprehended the suspect. The apprehension went smoothly.

At 10.01 a.m. Police has inspected the school premises and confirmed that everyone at the school and daycare center is safe. Staff and authorities are handling further measures on site. The area has been cordoned off for the time being.

The suspect is a minor and is believed to have left the school grounds. There is no longer any danger to those at the school.

At 9.47 a.m. An incident involving a violent crime is underway at Maatulli School. Police are on the school premises investigating the events. According to current information, the crime targeted one person. 

We will provide further updates as soon as possible.

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