Nantes school stabbing: One dead and at least three reported injured in France attack

The attack took place at the Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides private school in Nantes, France this morning saw several people reportedly stabbed by a fellow pupil and one has died

One person has died and at least three others have been seriously injured after a knife attack at a school this morning. The horror unfolded at Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides private school in Nantes, France this morning.

According to police sources, several people were reportedly stabbed by a fellow high school pupil. The alleged attacker was arrested by police on the scene after being restrained by a member of staff.

The deceased pupil was said to be a second year high school student. The three pupils left with critical injuries are currently receiving medical treatment.

A first-year student who was in the the school at lunchtime said: "We left our classroom at 1pm and saw a lot of students crying. We didn't understand why. We're very shocked."

We only see this on television. We didn't think it could happen in our school," another a final-year student said. "We still haven't realized what happened; it's shocking," said another.

Rue des Épinettes is now completely sealed off to all foot and road travel.

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