An attack at a school in southern Finland on Tuesday left three students injured, according to police. Authorities confirmed that a fellow student suspected of the assault has been taken into custody.
Police reported that a bladed weapon was used in the attack and stated in an official release that the injuries are “not believed to be life-threatening.” They also mentioned they are examining written material thought to have been posted by the suspect prior to the incident, though they did not disclose any details about the content.
The ages of the injured students were not specified, but police confirmed that the victims’ parents had been notified.
The incident took place at Vähäjärvi School in Pirkkala, approximately 180 kilometers (110 miles) north of Helsinki. According to the school’s website, it serves children from pre-school through ninth grade.
