Zagreb: Child, 7, dies in stabbing at Croatian primary school

The alleged attacker, 19, was a former pupil with a history of mental health issues, officials say.

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Three children were taken to hospital following the incident in Zagreb, the Croatian capital, on Friday. They are now "out of danger", Interior Minister Davor Bozinovic said.

The alleged attacker, a 19-year-old man and former pupil, was arrested near the scene. He is also being treated for self-inflicted injuries.

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said he was "horrified" by the incident at Precko Elementary School, in the west of the city.

Photographs from the scene show police officers, ambulance staff and forensic teams outside the building.

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