What we know about the fatal school stabbing in Nantes

24 Apr 2025 • 11:28 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A 15-year-old student has been arrested after a fatal stabbing at Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides high school in Nantes, western France.
  • One student was killed and three others were injured in the attack, which occurred around 12.30 pm on Thursday.
  • Teachers subdued the suspect before police arrived and took him into custody.
  • There is no indication of a terrorist motive, and the investigation is ongoing.
  • French officials, including the education minister, expressed solidarity with the victims and the school community.

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