Berninaplatz: A Heroic Act at the Zurich-Oerlikon Nursery
The Incident Unfolds at Berninaplatz
On Tuesday afternoon, shortly after 12 PM, a 23-year-old man attacked several children at a nursery located in Zurich-Oerlikon with a stabbing weapon. Three five-year-old boys were injured, one of whom is in serious condition. According to Zurich city police, the suspected assailant was apprehended promptly. The area around Berninastrasse has been cordoned off, with several police officers armed with submachine guns.
Witnesses reported seeing parents being escorted into the nursery by police. One resident described seeing parents rushing towards the nursery while another confirmed that a passerby alerted the police. An armed assault became a community concern, with a hotline established for concerned relatives at 044 411 71 17.
A Nursery Worker’s Quick Thinking
The heroic act was carried out by a nursery worker, who was with multiple children when the aggressive male suddenly attacked. The worker, with the help of a bystander, managed to overpower the assailant and held him until the authorities arrived. Eyewitnesses recounted the chaos, stating that children were seen running in different directions, while the nursery director directed them to safety.
A nearby resident heard children screaming and witnessed the alarming scenario unfold from their balcony. Amidst the panic, bystanders stepped in to help subdue the perpetrator. Others shared stories of the chilling moment they encountered frantic individuals fleeing the scene.
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