And knife attack during a Celebration of the 650th anniversary of the city of Solingenin western Germany, has resulted in at least three deaths and an as yet undetermined number of injuries, according to police.
Police have classified the attack as an “attack” and have launched a large-scale operation with numerous armed officers, specialized vehicles and helicopter support to locate the perpetrator. Although no official description of the suspect has been given, some media outlets report that witnesses mentioned a man with an “Arab appearance.”
“One of our problems is the lack of sufficient information about him,” police spokesman Alexander Kresta told the media. Police assume that the attacker acted alone and has no information about possible accomplices.
The man, after stabbing several people in the neck, managed to escape amid the chaos, police said.
The incidents occurred during a festival concert, which He was interrupted to ask the attendees to leave the center of the city.
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One of the festival’s organizers, Phillip Müller, asked attendees to remain calm and not panic.We have a knife attack and several injuries. “We must stop the festival. Please leave slowly and head home,” Müller said.
The festival was called off and attendees were asked to avoid the city centre and stay home.
Solingen Mayor Tim Kurzbach wrote on Facebook: “We are deeply shocked in Solingen. We wanted to celebrate the anniversary of our city, but now we must mourn the deaths and injuries. “I have tears in my eyes and a broken heart. I think of those who have passed away and pray for those who are still fighting for their lives.”
According to the organizers, there are nine people in critical condition, while Police report five serious injuries.
North Rhine-Westphalia Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst said on his X account that the entire region is united in one feeling of dismay and grief.
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2024-08-29 19:26:40