Feb 12 • 18:58 UTC 🇩🇪 Germany FAZ

At a school in Munich: Six-digit damage after intentional clogging of school toilet

A deliberate clogging of a toilet at a Munich middle school caused extensive water damage affecting multiple classrooms and leading to significant repair costs.

A middle school in Munich faced extensive damage after a toilet was intentionally clogged, causing water to flood classrooms and hallways. The incident, which occurred at the end of January, resulted in water rising to ankle-deep levels across the ground and first floors of the school. School officials reported that an entire area of the school is currently unfit for use while drying machines attempt to rectify the damage. The unique nature of this incident has prompted an investigation by local authorities.

The investigation revealed that a student from the middle school admitted to clogging the toilet using a garbage bag, although he denied tampering with the flushing mechanism that caused it to run continuously. The police have taken his confession into account, but the case remains open as they seek to ascertain the full circumstances surrounding the incident. This highlights issues related to accountability among students and the repercussions of vandalism in educational settings.

The financial implications of this act of vandalism are substantial, with damage costs reportedly reaching six figures. School officials are now faced with not only restoring the affected areas but also addressing the behavioral issues reflected in such destructive actions. The situation places additional strain on school resources and raises questions about preventive measures that could be implemented to avoid similar incidents in the future.

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