A student at a high school in Zagreb, Croatia, stabbed and wounded a fellow student and a janitor on Friday, according to authorities. The attacker was detained at the scene, and Croatia’s Ministry of Education said the assailant used a “sharp object” in the attack.
The wounded student underwent surgery for multiple stab wounds but was reported to be out of danger, while the school employee suffered injuries to the face. The Index news portal reported that the attack followed a falling-out between the two students on Thursday. Videos from the scene showed the building cordoned off as police conducted their investigation.
The stabbing is the second high-profile knife attack in the Croatian capital in less than two years. In December 2024, a knife-wielding former student entered a Zagreb school, stabbed a 7-year-old girl to death and wounded three other children and their teacher. That attacker was convicted and sentenced to 50 years in prison. The earlier attack prompted schools in Zagreb and elsewhere to hire guards to prevent unauthorized access.
Authorities have not released the names or ages of those involved in Friday’s incident, and it was not immediately clear whether the suspect was a current student at the school. The Ministry of Education confirmed the use of a sharp object but provided no further details on the weapon. Police have not commented publicly on a possible motive beyond the Index report of a prior dispute between the students.
The attack has renewed attention on security measures in Croatian schools, which were tightened after the 2024 killing. Many schools in Zagreb and other cities brought in private security personnel, though the guards are typically stationed at entrances and are not armed. Officials have not said whether those measures played any role in Friday’s response.
Friday’s stabbing comes as schools across Europe have grappled with a series of violent incidents in recent years, prompting debates over campus security, mental health resources and the availability of weapons. In Croatia, the 2024 attack led to widespread mourning and calls for stricter school safety protocols, including better access control and emergency training for staff.
Police in Zagreb continue to investigate the circumstances of Friday’s attack. The wounded student is recovering after surgery, and the janitor is being treated for facial injuries. The school has not announced whether classes will be held as scheduled next week.
Source: www.breitbart.com — https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2026/09/11/two-wounded-knifeman-detained-in-croatia-school-stabbing/