Three individuals lost their lives in a mass stabbing incident at a festival in Germany
A knife attack at a German festival has resulted in the death of three individuals and injuries to several others.
According to German police, an attack at a festival in the city of Solingen in western Germany on Friday night resulted in at least three fatalities and left four others seriously injured.
According to a police spokesperson, around 9:30 PM they received multiple reports from witnesses indicating that an unidentified individual, wielding a knife, randomly attacked and injured several people.
“Numerous witnesses are currently in shock and are being attended to while providing their statements. We aim to gather details about the attacker, especially his physical description, to narrow down our search,” he stated.
The spokesperson mentioned that the gathered information was “quite limited.” The police have created a website where individuals can submit videos or details regarding the incident.
The assailant allegedly aimed for the victims’ necks. Despite this, the reason behind the attack and the suspect’s identity remain unclear, and the suspected male perpetrator is still on the run.
The police spokesperson stated that “the current evaluation suggests this was an intentional attack.” However, when questioned by reporters about whether the incident was a terrorist act, he responded, “That would merely be conjecture. I cannot confirm that at this time.”
In the meantime, a substantial team, which includes the use of a helicopter, has been mobilized to locate the suspect.
Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach expressed hope that “rescue teams will be able to save the injured survivors and that police will apprehend the cowardly and despicable attacker.”
The knife incident occurred during a celebration of the city’s 650th anniversary, which was promoted as a diversity festival. The event kicked off on Friday and was scheduled to continue until Sunday, drawing a crowd of approximately 10,000 attendees.
Solingen, located close to Cologne in western Germany, was the scene of one of the most horrific racist attacks in the nation’s history.
On May 29, 1993, a fire set by right-wing extremists claimed the lives of five Turkish individuals, sparking global alarm.
The tragic incident involved the Genç family’s two daughters, two granddaughters, and one niece as victims. Additionally, seventeen other family members sustained serious injuries in the arson attack, which was perpetrated by four neo-Nazis.
During that period, a surge of right-wing violence had spread across newly reunified Germany, with many incidents aimed at Turkish families like the Gençs.
