Planned attacks on classmates: Investigations at the Nordringschule Laufen

Planned attacks on classmates: Investigations at the Nordringschule Laufen

Last week, a planned act of violence at the Nordring School in Landau was uncovered. According to the information from Palatinate-Express are suspected of wanting to attack several classmates. The brutal plans should be implemented in December 2024.

The public prosecutor's office in Frankenthal and the Rheinpfalz police headquarters have immediately initiated investigations. However, information about the specific details of the preparations were not published. The main suspect, a 16-year-old former student of the Nordring School, is said to have driven the planning and is currently in a closed psychiatric facility. The other two suspects, a 16-year-old student and a 15-year-old student who continued to attend school have now been excluded from lessons.

security measures at the Nordringschule

In order to ensure the security situation at the Nordring School after the Christmas holidays, the school management and the police have taken measures. The police emphasized that the danger outgoing by the suspects no longer exists. In the coming days, the police will be more present on site to strengthen the feeling of security of the students and parents. Student psychologists will also accompany everyday school life and be available for questions from the students, such as swr Aktuell reported.

The Nordring School is an educational institution for children with special needs and is characterized by small classes of 10 to 14 students, in which team lessons often take place. In view of the planned act of violence, all involved - including the parents of the suspects - were included in the investigation.

background and prevention

The investigation is now focusing on the background and the motive of the deed. Experts point out that violence in schools is a complex problem that is favored by numerous factors. Among other things, this includes group pressure, violence in the family and role uncertainty. According to the findings of Police consultancy are children and adolescents disproportionately victims of violence. Prevention programs, such as the "anti-bullying program", are therefore becoming increasingly important to reduce aggression and bullying in schools.

Such programs rely on strengthening social interaction and clear rules of conduct. Early intervention and the inclusion of all those involved, including teachers, parents and students, are crucial to counteract youth violence. Against the background of the terrifying incidents at the Nordring School, it is more urgent than ever to implement preventive measures consistently.