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Germany: Police arrest suspect after school attack

Deutsche Welle Wednesday 08 July 2026, 12:25 UTC 1 min read
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Germany: Police arrest suspect after school attack July 8, 2026Advertisement Several people were injured in a attack in the German town of Schongau in Bavaria, police said on Wednesday. They added that they had "arrested a suspected perpetrator," and that the number of people involved and the severity of the injuries were currently being clarified. The incident occurred at the Welfen-Gymnasium.

Germany: Police arrest suspect after school attack July 8, 2026Advertisement Several people were injured in a attack in the German town of Schongau in Bavaria, police said on Wednesday. They added that they had "arrested a suspected perpetrator," and that the number of people involved and the severity of the injuries were currently being clarified. The incident occurred at the Welfen-Gymnasium. Authorities urged locals to avoid the area. Schongau is a small town with more than 12,000 residents on the Lech river in western Upper Bavaria. This is a breaking news story and will be updated....
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