‘Tear gas attack’ at German school leaves more than 20 children injured

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Wilhelm-Geibel-Schule Primary school Kleinfellerstra?e 2, 63454 Hanau, Germany Several ambulances and three police patrols were deployed to a primary school in the Kesselstadt district on Monday afternoon after tear gas had apparently been sprayed there. When emergency personnel, who were alerted to the educational institution on Kleinfellerstra?e shortly after 12 p.m., arrived on scene, it quickly became clear that numerous people were complaining of respiratory irritation and required medical treatment. Ultimately, the rescuers recorded 20 slightly injured students ? six girls and 14 boys, two of whom were taken to a hospital for further assessment. The fire department also arrived and subsequently ventilated the affected building. According to police findings so far, an unknown male, approximately 1.70 meters tall and of a youthful appearance, is said to have sprayed the tear gas in the stairwell at the end of the second recess, around 11:25 a.m. According to the statements, he was wearing a Gucci baseball cap and Nike sneakers, as well as a fanny pack. Some students also reported hearing a bang, which suggests the use of a so-called pepper spray gun. Officers have now launched an investigation on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and are seeking witnesses to the incident. Anyone with information should contact the Hanau police station at 06181 100-120. The investigation is ongoing.

The incident happened during the second recess (Picture: Google Maps)

Multiple children have been treated after tear gay was sprayed at a primary school in Germany.

A man with a ‘youthful appearance’ attacked at least 20 children in the stairwell of the school along Kleinfellerstraße, a street in west Hanau.

The man targeted the children at the end of the second recess at around 11.25am.

Six girls and 14 boys were treated for breathing problems after emergency services arrived at 12pm.

Two pupils were taken to the hospital, while firefighters ventilated the school building.

The police added: ‘Some students also reported hearing a bang, which suggests the use of a so-called pepper spray gun.’

The weapon shoots out a stream of pepper, which burns the eyes and throat.

Police officials did not specify which school the incident took place at.

A manhunt has been launched to find the suspect, who police said is about 5’7″ and was wearing a Gucci baseball cap, Nike sneakers and a bum bag.

The force described the man as having a ‘youthful appearance’.

Officers have launched an investigation on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and have appealed for witnesses to contact them.

Hanau is a city in Main-Kinzig-Krei, about 15 miles east of Frankfurt.

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