Dvůr Králové: Child under 15 confesses to fatal stabbing

A child under the age of 15 has confessed to the fatal stabbing of a 30-year-old man in Dvůr Králové nad Labem. The incident occurred during the night of October 6–7, 2026. Emergency responders were unable to save the victim after he sustained multiple stab wounds.

Because the suspect is under 15, they are not criminally responsible under Czech law. Following a court order, the child has been placed in a juvenile facility, and a court will subsequently decide on the imposition of protective education. Due to the minor's age, police spokesperson Martina Jandová stated that no further details regarding the suspect would be released.

The case coincides with warnings from the Supreme Public Prosecutor's Office regarding a rise in violent crimes committed by children and adolescents, including adrenaline-seeking behavior. Statistics indicate that murders committed by children under 14 occur between one and three times annually in the Czech Republic.