Two killed in knife attack at school in Slovakia

The suspect is an 18-year-old student, who went on the run but was apprehended by police shortly after.

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Local police initially said the suspect - an 18-year-old student of the gymnasium - was on the run and urged people not to approach him.

However, he was apprehended a short time later. "We assure the public that all necessary measures are being taken to make you feel safe," police said.

They added that the teenager's victims were two fellow students and a teacher.

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