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“We're dealing with very grim fashion.” Donald Tusk on aggression in schools

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On Thursday, a 15-year-old attacked three people at a primary school in Leszczydole-Nowiny, including a 37-year-old employee who died.
A day earlier, in Ostrołęka, a 19-year-old attacked nine people with a knife, including five students and two teachers, and was also in possession of a homemade explosive.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk commented on the events, warning against dangerous ideas in an atmosphere of emotions and noting the increased attention of parents to children's online activity.

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Why It Matters

Within two days, there were two knife attacks in schools in Poland - first in Ostrołęka, and then in Leszczydole-Nowiny. These incidents have sparked a wide debate about safety in educational institutions and the impact of the online environment on young people.

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On Thursday, at the primary school in Leszczydole-Nowiny (Masovian Voivodeship), a 15-year-old attacked three people, including a 37-year-old employee of the facility, who died.

The day before, at the Vocational School Complex No. 4 in Ostrołęka, a 19-year-old attacked nine people with a knife, including five students and two teachers. He also had a backpack with homemade explosives.

The incidents aroused a lot of emotions. We are aware that in such an atmosphere someone may come up with a stupid, dangerous idea - said Prime Minister Donald Tusk. He added that after recent events, there are signs that parents are paying more attention to what their children are interested in online.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

The authorities will introduce stricter security procedures in primary and secondary schools
Very likely · Within weeks
Increased controls on young people's access to explosives and cold weapons
Likely · Within months

Open Questions

What were the motives of the perpetrators of the attacks?
Did the perpetrators act alone or as part of a group?
What safety measures will be put in place in schools following these incidents?
Are there any connections between both attacks?