Cobra Operation Following Threat Against School in Lichtenwörth

The educational institution was secured with the involvement of special forces, police spokeswoman Manuela Weinkirn stated upon request. In the late afternoon, a 14-year-old suspect was identified, located, and detained in Wiener Neustadt. "Further investigations and interrogations are ongoing," it was emphasized.

Threat Against School: 14-Year-Old Suspect Identified

Around 12:45 PM, the police were informed by the school administration of an "abstract threat," said Weinkirn. "The top priority at that time was the safety of the students." Due to the threat situation, the Cobra task force was also deployed, it was reported.

"Together with the school administration and the security authorities, we immediately initiated all necessary protection and security measures," emphasized Lichtenwörth's Mayor Manuel Zusag (ÖVP) via Facebook. However, there was no acute danger, as also reported by the "Kronen Zeitung."

(APA/Red)

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