Rethymno elementary school student accused of threatening peers with knife

Authorities in Rethymno are investigating serious allegations involving an elementary school student who reportedly exhibited aggressive and violent behavior toward classmates and teachers.

According to complaints, the student allegedly chased children from the first, second, and third grades with a knife in the school courtyard. The reports also claim a pattern of ongoing misconduct, including physical assaults on peers and educators, bullying, and the theft of personal belongings.

Furthermore, the student is accused of offering to provide classmates with illegal drugs, claiming she could obtain them through her brother, a middle school student. The Directorate of Primary Education in Rethymno has confirmed it is aware of the situation and is currently conducting an investigation. Local parents are reportedly considering legal action or formal complaints to ensure student and teacher safety.