Swiss law enforcement has officially classified a recent knife attack at a local train station as an act of terrorism. The incident, which left three individuals hospitalized with various injuries, occurred early Thursday morning and was carried out by a 31-year-old dual Swiss-Turkish national from Winterthur. Authorities confirmed that the suspect had been on their radar as early as 2015 for circulating extremist propaganda linked to Daesh, leading officials to conclude that the motive behind the violence was rooted in radicalization.

During a press briefing, Zurich security director Mario Fehr commended the swift response of police officers, noting that their intervention likely prevented a much larger tragedy. He also highlighted the extraordinary courage of a local teacher who placed herself between the assailant and her students to ensure their safety. While the victims—who sustained stab wounds to the leg, neck, and thigh—continue to receive medical treatment, one man remains in critical condition following emergency surgery. Police are continuing their investigation into the suspect’s extremist ties as the community recovers from the event.