Pupil sprays irritating gas Six injured

Student sprays irritating gas: Six injured

01/24/2015

In a community school in Schleswig-Holstein a student sprayed irritant gas in the break room. Six people were easily injured. Several people were taken to a clinic as a precautionary measure.

Because of breathing problems as a precaution brought to a clinic
On Friday, a student in the rest room of a school in Sülfeld in the district Segeberg (Schleswig-Holstein) sprayed irritating gas. According to a message from the news agency dpa two teachers and four students of the community school were slightly injured. The police said that three students who complained of respiratory problems had been taken to hospital as a precautionary measure. The kid who admitted the act is now being investigated on suspicion of dangerous assault. The lessons at the school were not continued after the incident.

Health risks due to irritant gas
Irritant gas, such as tear gas or pepper spray, is used in Germany, among others, by the police during demonstrations. Some people also acquire such funds for self-defense. It is usually not difficult for minors to get such sprays. The symptoms caused by this occur immediately or a few seconds after spraying. Such sprays can cause swelling of the mucous membranes and immediate closure of the eyelids. Inhaling the irritant usually causes coughing and shortness of breath. An unpleasant itching often develops on the skin. (Ad)

Picture: Martin Büdenbender