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Monday, 4 January 2016 - 11:03

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Schoolgirl stabbed after argument; Suspect at large in Venlo

A 15-year-old girl was stabbed on her way to school in Venlo on Monday morning after getting into a fight with a pedestrian. The girl was rushed to the hospital and the police were able to speak with her. The suspect is still at large. According to the police, the girl was cycling to school on Sloot in Venlo-Zuid when she got into an argument with a pedestrian at around 8:00 a.m. The pedestrian stabbed her and ran off towards Antoniusstraat. The suspect's description was circulated through Burgernet. The man has tanned skin, black hair and a beard. He is between 20 and 30 year's old and was wearing a black jacket and grey pants when he attacked the girl. The police are calling on anyone who witnessed the incident or have information about the suspect's whereabouts to contact them immediately. https://twitter.com/Burgernet_LB/status/683910694941634560 https://twitter.com/Burgernet_LB/status/683926584601014272

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