Jakub Filipiak told AP that the attacker used a "dangerous object" to strike a student and injured others; no injuries were life‑threatening. The incident came a day after a 19‑year‑old vocational‑school attacker left nine wounded, and a 15‑year‑old who killed a custodian, amid a week of escalating violence. Police said they had already detained 76 suspects nationwide and inspected close to 50,000 schools to stem further attacks.
The 19‑year‑old, caught on a bus after fleeing, had a sharp object that he brandished in front of classmates. The 15‑year‑old, filmed his own rampage with a camera, was overpowered by director Krzysztof Ochmanski, who later said the teen seemed to regret his actions. Both cases shocked a nation that has never seen so many school‑based assaults in such a short span.
Marcin Kierwinski vowed that "there will be no compromise" on youth safety, ordering police patrols at every school and the suspension of classes at 59 institutions nationwide. Parents kept children home, and many schools installed extra staff at entrances and began voluntary backpack checks. The Interior Ministry also announced a review of school security protocols.
Poland's social media monitors flagged 14‑year‑old Warsaw boys carrying knives and firecrackers, and a 16‑year‑old with a butterfly knife, raising concerns about online threats. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the lack of a legal tool to block live streaming of violent acts left the country vulnerable. He called for new legislation to curb harmful online content.
The 17‑year‑old victim, who was rushed to a local hospital, was discharged after treatment, while the other two survivors were treated for minor injuries. Families across the country are now debating how best to talk to children about school violence. Teachers report that classes have become tense, with students wary of carrying backpacks.
Polish authorities plan to convene a cabinet meeting next week to discuss tightening school security and drafting new legislation to address online threats. The review will also examine whether the current response protocols can be improved to prevent future attacks.