08/10/2026
🇵🇱 Poland School Attacks: Police Investigate Possible Online “Challenge” Amid Rumours of “Bloody Friday”
Following two alarming knife attacks involving teenagers in Polish schools on 7 and 8 October, concerns are growing among parents about the possibility of further violence.
On Wednesday, a 19-year-old allegedly attacked several people in Ostrołęka, while on Thursday, a 15-year-old reportedly attacked three people at a school near Wyszków, leaving a female school employee dead.
According to RMF24 and Polskie Radio, Polish police are investigating reports that the recent incidents may be connected to a disturbing online “challenge” encouraging violence. However, no connection between the attacks and any online challenge has been confirmed.
Meanwhile, rumours about a possible “Bloody Friday” on 9 October are circulating, raising concerns about further attacks. There is currently no verified evidence or official police confirmation of a coordinated attack planned for Friday.
Police have reportedly increased preventive patrols around schools across Poland.
Parents and students are encouraged to remain vigilant, follow official school and police communications, and report any specific threats rather than spread unverified rumours.
Sources / References:
RMF24 – Police investigate possible online challenge:
https://www.rmf24.pl/fakty/polska/news-ataki-nastoletnich-nozownikow-w-polsce-to-challenge-komunika,nIdn,1021040
Polskie Radio – Police investigate possible connections between attacks:
https://polskieradio24.pl/polska/ataki-w-szkolach-sa-ze-soba-powiazane-policja-bada-watek-tajemniczego-challengeu
TVP Info – Increased police patrols near schools:
https://www.tvp.info/95820046/ataki-nozownikow-w-polskich-szkolach-policja-reaguje-na-akty-przemocy-i-zapowiada-wzmozone-patrole-przy-szkolach