The attacker was apprehended by a teacher, and the school has been evacuated. Authorities are providing psychological assistance to students and teachers.

The incident occurred at a high school in the French city of Nantes, around 12:30 pm on Thursday. The alleged perpetrator, a student, was subdued by the school's teaching staff, according to Agence France-Presse.

NANTES: A student killed a girl and wounded three other pupils in a stabbing spree on Thursday (Apr 24) at a French private school that prompted demands for tighter security in classes after a series of attacks.