Teen suspect stabs three in targeted school attack in Pirkkala (opens in new tab)

A 16-year-old boy is in custody after stabbing three female pupils at Vähäjärvi School in Pirkkala on Tuesday morning. Police confirmed the suspect was a student at the school. The victims, all fellow pupils, sustained non-life-threatening injuries caused by a bladed weapon. The attack occurred shortly before 11:00, prompting a large police and emergency response. According to eyewitnesses, the suspect was apprehended about 500 metres from the school on Suupantie. Armed officers detained him ...