A 15-year-old high school student stabbed four peers at a school in Nantes, western France, on Wednesday, leaving one dead and three injured, according to local authorities. Police confirmed they found no evidence of a terrorist motive, though the investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities praised teachers for quickly restraining the attacker before law enforcement arrived. The injured students were transported to hospitals, with their current conditions undisclosed. The isolated incident has reignited discussions on school security protocols in France, though officials emphasized there is no broader threat to public safety.
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French high school student kills one in Nantes stabbing attack
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