Italy: 6-year-old brings 13 cm knife to school in Trepuzzi, sparks investigation
A 6-year-old boy in Trepuzzi, Italy, brought a 13 cm kitchen knife to school in his backpack on Thursday, prompting an investigation by authorities.
A classmate alerted a teacher, who discovered the blade during a check of the boy’s bag. The school’s leadership was notified, and the boy’s parents—described as respectable and shocked by the incident—were called in. Carabinieri and social services were summoned, and the case was referred to the Lecce Juvenile Prosecutor’s Office. The boy will be monitored by a psychologist, according to reports .
Investigators are examining whether the child was encouraged by another student to bring the knife following a dispute with classmates, though this remains unconfirmed. Trepuzzi Mayor Giuseppe Maria Taurino urged caution, emphasizing that the situation is under control and being handled by school officials, social services, and authorities. He warned against unverified speculation and expressed understanding for the family’s distress .
The school’s principal said the boy did not grasp the seriousness of his actions, while his classmates were deeply unsettled. His mother, who arrived at the school visibly distressed, struggled to believe the allegations .
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