Jake Davison, 20, killed five in a Plymouth school hammer attack before taking his own life.

Jake Davison, a 20-year-old, was responsible for a hammer attack at a school in Plymouth, UK, in August 2021, resulting in five deaths, including a three-year-old girl, and multiple injuries before he took his own life. This disclosure marks the first time his identity has been revealed. The tragedy led to a review of the UK's domestic extremism strategy and prompted discussions on gun control laws.

November 01, 2024
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