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Poland grapples with school stabbings amid 'copycat' fears

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A 15-year-old former pupil attacked a primary school in Leszczydol-Nowiny, Poland, resulting in the death of a caretaker and injuries to two others. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, involved the attacker wearing a helmet-mounted camera, raising concerns of a "copycat phenomenon" potentially linked to internet challenges. This follows a similar stabbing on Wednesday where a 19-year-old injured 10 people, and another arrest of a teenager suspected of planning an attack. AI

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Poland grapples with school stabbings amid 'copycat' fears

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

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