One dead in Poland's second school attack in two days

A 37-year-old caretaker lost his life in a tragic knife attack at a school in Leszczydół-Nowiny, Poland, near Warsaw, according to police. The attacker, a 15-year-old former student, entered the primary school around 09:00 (07:00 GMT) and inflicted lethal wounds on the caretaker before being subdued by a teacher and the school's headteacher, who also sustained injuries.

The 15-year-old assailant carried three knives during the incident, and his motives for the attack remain unclear. The caretaker had reportedly attempted to prevent the attacker from entering the school.

In another incident, a 17-year-old boy was detained in Sierpc, north-west of Warsaw, after expressing intentions to commit a "spectacular" and dangerous act at his school. He was found in possession of two knives and had reportedly been researching methods to carry out such an event. Police believe this individual had been searching for ways to orchestrate a violent incident.

These tragic events follow a stabbing attack at another Polish school on the previous day, in which seven people sustained injuries. The 19-year-old perpetrator was arrested on suspicion of the assault. Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński emphasized that the teacher and headteacher involved in the latest attack are not in immediate danger. The incidents highlight ongoing concerns regarding school safety in Poland.