An eighth-grade student attacked with a knife at an elementary school in Staškov in the Čadca district on Tuesday morning. He injured two teachers and a classmate. One of the teachers, a 61-year-old woman, succumbed to her injuries. The other teacher suffered serious injuries. domov.sme.sk ↗
Police, paramedics and other security units intervened at the scene. Ground ambulances and two rescue helicopters were also dispatched to respond. Police are investigating the event as a violent crime. Refresher.sk ↗
Minister of Education Tomáš Drucker stated that the ministry is providing the school with all necessary assistance and professional support. Minister of Interior Matúš Šutaj Eštok and Minister of Health Kamil Šaško also headed to the scene. The exact circumstances of the attack and the health condition of the other injured have not yet been specified in detail by the authorities. teraz.sk ↗
Prosecutor General Maroš Žilinka described the attack as a serious warning of escalating tension in interpersonal relations. The event has once again opened the question of safety in schools and the need for support for students and staff after violent incidents. Nový Čas ↗
Police will be investigating the course of the attack, its motive and responsibility for the consequences caused. The school will also need professional help in managing the situation and supporting the affected students, staff and families.
Attack by a student in Staškov not survived by 61-year-old teacher
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Maroš Žilinka
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09.09.2026
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Maroš Žilinka
Generálny prokurátor Slovenskej republiky
09.09.2026
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Maroš Žilinka po útoku žiaka v Staškove: Výstraha pred eskaláciou napätia
Nový Čas
| 08:45 29.09.
Jedna z učiteliek po útoku nožom zomrela: Na škole v Staškove útočil ôsmak, ďalšie dve osoby sú zranené
interez.sk
| 10:50 29.09.
Ôsmak v Staškove zaútočil nožom na dve učiteľky. Jednu museli odviezť do nemocnice
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| 10:15 29.09.
ZÁSAH NA ŠKOLE: V Staškove útočil žiak, na miesto smerujú aj ministri
teraz.sk
| 10:10 29.09.
Po útoku na základnej škole v Staškove smerujú na miesto ministri vnútra Matúš Šutaj Eštok a školstva Tomáš Drucker (obaja Hlas-SD).
STVR (Minúta po minúte)
| 10:16 29.09.
Útok na škole na Kysuciach / Žiak zaútočil nožom na viacero osôb, hlásia zranených
postoj.sk
| 09:56 29.09.
Na základnej škole v Staškove žiak útočil nožom
domov.sme.sk
| 09:25 29.09.
Školy musia byť bezpečným miestom pre deti, inak nebudeme mať budúcnosť.
STVR (Minúta po minúte)
| 11:00 29.09.
Útok žiaka na škole v Staškove neprežila učiteľka.
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| 11:00 29.09.
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| 10:04 29.09.
Drucker: Škole v Staškove poskytujeme všetku pomoc a odbornú podporu
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| 10:02 29.09.
Útok na základnej škole na Staškove má tragický koniec. Učiteľka zraneniam podľahla
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| 09:09 29.09.
Základnej škole v Staškove po útoku žiaka poskytuje ministerstvo školstva pomoc a odbornú podporu.
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| 09:55 29.09.
Polícia zasahuje na základnej škole v Staškove na Kysuciach.
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