A vocational school in Essen, Germany, was the scene of a major police response Friday following reports that a member of staff had been stabbed

A major police operation unfolded Friday morning at a vocational school in Essen, Germany, after a teacher was stabbed, local police said on X. The victim was taken to hospital for emergency surgery, though the severity of her injuries remains unclear.

Initial reports indicate the attacker was a student. Police said the suspect was “without doubt” identified following a pursuit, during which officers shot him. He is currently receiving medical treatment.

No other injuries have been reported.