Stabbing incident in Reykjavik leaves multiple injured, prompting calls for increased CPR training

In Reykjavik’s city center, a stabbing incident unfolded late last night, resulting in multiple injuries. A young boy attacked a girl and two boys with a knife just before midnight. Ryan Cocuera, a nurse from the Neurosurgery Department of Landspítali, happened to be passing by as the situation escalated.

Upon arrival at the scene, Cocuera found a crowd of onlookers and a boy desperately crying for help. He spotted a girl lying on the ground, covered in blood. As a trained nurse, he felt compelled to assist. He quickly reassured his relatives accompanying him and began assessing the girl’s condition. Although she was bleeding and had a low pulse, she was still breathing. He urged two nearby girls to call emergency services immediately.

Cocuera continued to perform CPR for about thirty seconds until the girl became unresponsive. He noted that she appeared pale and lacked any reflexes. He expressed gratitude for his experience in handling such critical situations at the hospital, stating, “It was a stroke of luck that I had the skills to help.”

Emergency responders arrived on the scene within five minutes, took over, and interviewed Cocuera regarding the incident. He reflected on the need for more people to learn CPR, believing that it could lead to a safer community.

All individuals involved in the attack are underage, and the police have since apprehended the suspect at his home. Investigations are being coordinated with child protection authorities, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation. The Reykjavik Metropolitan Police noted an increase in knife-related incidents, which they find concerning.