Eight-year-old fatally stabbed at Daejeon school, teacher wounded


- Photo: Herald DB file

SEOUL: A stabbing incident at a Daejeon elementary school Monday (Feb 10) evening left an eight-year-old child dead and a teacher injured, local authorities said.

The victims were found with stab wounds on the second floor of the school in Daejeon's Seo-gu at around 6pm.

The child was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.

The teacher, who sustained neck and arm wounds, reportedly remains in stable condition.

Police have not yet released information on suspects or motives.

Local authorities are expected to provide additional details as the investigation continues. - The Korea Herald/ANN

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