The police received a report of a violent incident at Vähäjärvi school in Pirkkala via the emergency centre today at 10.42.
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12.15: According to current information, all three victims are also pupils at the school. The police have inspected the school premises. The victims have been sent for further treatment. The police are still present at the school and the acute situation at the school is over.
The police are continuing to investigate the incident. Police have been informed of material released by the suspect, which is being examined as part of the investigation.
A press briefing will take place at 17.00.
11.56: The suspect is a pupil at the Vähäjärvi school.
11.54: The parents of all three victims have been reached.
11.42: Three victims got injuries in the incident which according to current information are not life-threatening. According to current information, the injuries were caused by a knife. The suspect was taken into police custody shortly after the first emergency calls were made.
The police will hold a press briefing on the case at 17:00 today in Tampere. An invitation will be sent to the media at a later date.
11.05: According to police information, at least three people have been injured in the violence. According to current information, the victims are not in immediate danger of their lives. The police have arrested one person on suspicion of assault. Police are continuing to inspect the school premises. Emergency services are also on the scene.
11.02: Police are on the scene and are investigating the situation. More information will be provided as soon as possible.
