Elementary schools nationwide reported to police last year 22 intrusions in which the intruders actually harmed pupils or had been likely to do so, the National Police Agency said Thursday.
Suspects were arrested in 18 cases, including one case of attempted murder, six cases of assault, three cases of indecent exposure or assault, three weapons violations and five unlawful entries, according to the NPA. Nine of the intruders were armed.
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