Zagreb school attack: Student and staff member injured in morning incident

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ZAGREB, 11 September 2026 – A student and a member of staff were injured in an incident at a school in Zagreb on Friday morning, with police launching an investigation into what happened.

The incident took place at an educational institution in Konavonska Street at around 8am, according to Zagreb police.

Police said an underage student used a sharp object to injure another student and a member of the school staff. Both injured people were taken to hospital for medical treatment.

The two injured people were transported to hospitals, KBC Sestre milosrdnice and KBC Zagreb. The student is undergoing surgery due to deeper stab wounds, whilst the injured employee is currently being treated for multiple superficial stab wounds. Both injured people are currently in a stable condition, the Ministry of Health said, 24sata reported. They also wished the injured a speedy and successful recovery, and said the healthcare system will provide them with all the necessary care and additional support.

“We thank healthcare workers and emergency services for their quick and professional response.”

The student suspected of causing the injuries was placed under police supervision.

The circumstances surrounding the incident were still being established on Friday morning, while police officers carried out an investigation at the school. Classes have been postponed for the rest of the day, the school said. 

A witnesses has told 24sata that the student, who was from the same school, entered masked just before the first bell and stabbed another student, who was saved by a cleaning lady who stood in front of him.

Croatia’s Ministry of Science, Education and Youth said a crisis team would be sent to the school following the incident to provide support to students and staff.

The attack has drawn attention to safety in Croatian schools and the measures available to schools when serious incidents occur.

Zagreb Mayor Tomislav Tomašević also arrived at the school following the incident.

The investigation remains ongoing.