At least four children dead in Brazil school attack: Hatchet-wielding man storms pre-school in Blumenau
- A 25-year-old man was arrested after turning himself in following the attack
Four children have been killed after a hatchet-wielding man scaled the wall of a nursery and carried out a shocking attack in Brazil before turning himself in.
The 25-year-old man reportedly arrived at the pre-school in Blumenau, southern Brazil, on a motorbike before going on a rampage, attacking the children who were in a park behind the school.
A fifth child is said to be in a serious condition while three other casualties were taken to Santo Antonio Hospital.
The hospital confirmed that it had received infants, aged between ‘zero to two-years-old’.
The tragic attack was carried out at the Centro de Educacao Infantil Cantinho do Bom Pastor pre-school, in the Velha neighbourhood of Blumenau.
Four children have been killed after a hatchet-wielding man scaled the wall of a nursery and carried out a shocking attack in Brazil before turning himself in
The 25-year-old man arrived at the pre-school in Blumenau, southern Brazil, on a motorbike before going on a rampage. Pictured: Scene of the attack
The man was arrested by Brazilian police after turning himself in following the attack today
As emergency services rushed to the scene, the perpetrator was arrested soon after the attack turning himself in to police.
Governor Jorginho Mello expressed condolences in a statement: ‘It is with great sadness that I receive the regrettable news that the private day care centre Cantinho do Bom Pastor, in Blumenau, has been invaded by an assassin who attacked children and staff.
‘Unfortunately four died. I immediately determined the action of our security forces, who are already on the spot. The killer is already arrested.
‘I leave here my full solidarity. May God comfort the heart of all families in this moment of deep pain.’
Distraught parents were seen crowding around the pre-school, with motorists seen racing through red lights in order to get to the scene.
The State Board of Criminal Investigations has confirmed it will lead the investigation for the savage attack.
More to follow.
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