Polizeieinsatz an der Gesamtschule Holweide in Köln from

Police operation at the Gesamtschule Holweide in Cologne

Students and teachers in shock after a large-scale police operation

What happened?

On Tuesday morning, June 6, 2023, there was a large-scale police operation at the Gesamtschule Holweide in Cologne. According to police, they received a tip that a student was planning an attack on the school. The school was evacuated and searched by the police. No suspicious objects were found. However, the police did arrest one student. The student is currently being questioned by the police.

What is the current situation?

The school has been reopened and classes are continuing as normal. However, there is still a heavy police presence at the school. The police are continuing to investigate the incident.

What are people saying?

Students and teachers at the school are in shock after the incident. Many are wondering how something like this could have happened. "I can't believe this happened at our school," said one student. "It's so scary to think that someone could have been planning an attack." "We're all just glad that no one was hurt," said one teacher. "But it's still a very unsettling experience."

What is the police saying?

The police are still investigating the incident. They are not releasing any further information at this time.

What is the school saying?

The school is cooperating with the police investigation. They are also providing support to students and teachers who were affected by the incident. "We are committed to the safety of our students and staff," said the school's principal. "We are working with the police to ensure that our school is a safe place for everyone."