A 13-year-old Styrian boy reported a bloody crime in a middle school in eastern Styria. The investigation has begun, and a letter to the parents from the school administration followed. The children are now receiving pastoral care.
“I’m going to storm the school with a gun!” – With this threat, as reported by the “Krone”, a 13-year-old Styrian boy caused horror in eastern Styria last Friday. A schoolmate who was threatened by him raised the alarm with his parents, who informed the school administration. The police and the coordination office for violence and radicalization prevention were called in. What was also shocking was that investigators confiscated the suspect’s cell phone and discovered images of child abuse and Nazi images on it.The Graz public prosecutor’s office had to stop its investigations, however. At 13, the boy is still too young to be prosecuted; he will not turn 14 until December. He will not get his cell phone back, however.Letter to parentsThe school administration tried to reassure parents and students by letter: There was never any danger to anyone in the school building. In addition, students are looked after by school psychologists. The Education Directorate also reacted: “We take the incident very seriously and are in close contact with the institutions involved.” After our story, politicians also spoke out: Both Governor Christopher Drexler (ÖVP) and FPÖ National Council member Hannes Amesbauer called for tougher action against young offenders.
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