A 15-year-old student carried out a knife attack at a high school in western France on Thursday, leaving one student dead and three others injured.
The incident took place at Notre-Dame de Toutes-Aides High School in the town of Doullens, near the city of Nantes on the Atlantic coast.
French police confirmed that the attack resulted in the death of one student and injuries to three others. Authorities have stated that, so far, there is no indication that the incident was terror-related. An investigation is currently underway to determine the motive behind the attack.
According to officials, teachers at the school quickly intervened and managed to restrain the attacker before police arrived at the scene. Images from the site showed law enforcement securing the area as the investigation began.
The suspect, a 15-year-old student at the school, is now in custody and is being questioned by authorities.
This tragic event has sent shockwaves through the local community and reignited concerns over school safety in France. Education officials and local authorities have expressed their condolences to the victims' families and promised full support for students and staff affected by the incident.
The French Ministry of Education has pledged additional psychological support for those impacted and emphasized the importance of preventative measures to ensure schools remain safe spaces for learning.