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Teen Allegedly Threatened Teacher and Classmates in St. Pölten

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A 16-year-old is said to have made a threat against teaching staff as well as fellow students at a higher educational institution in St. Pölten.

The teenager was arrested and taken to the detention center in the capital of Lower Austria, said police spokesman Johann Baumschlager on Thursday in response to an APA inquiry. "The investigations are being continued intensively," it was emphasized.

16-year-old threatened fellow students and teachers: Report filed on Wednesday

A report was filed on Wednesday, and the criminal service of the St. Pölten city police command then began investigations. "During the investigations, close contact was maintained with the Lower Austria Education Directorate as well as with the school management," Baumschlager stated.

The St. Pölten public prosecutor's office subsequently ordered a house search at the suspect's residential address and the arrest. According to APA information, the 16-year-old was considered to be psychologically conspicuous.

(APA/Red)

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