Knife Attack in Germany Results in Two Deaths, Including a Child
An Afghan man has been apprehended after a fatal stabbing incident in a public park in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, resulting in two fatalities and two others being seriously injured.
A knife attack in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany, resulted in the deaths of a two-year-old child and an adult man on Wednesday morning, with two others seriously injured, according to police.
A 28-year-old Afghan man was apprehended near the scene shortly after the attack.
The incident took place around 11:45 a.m. local time (10:45 GMT) in a public park in the city center.
Local media reports indicate that the attacker targeted a group of children from a daycare center who were in the park at that time.
Emergency services arrived promptly, but despite their efforts, two victims did not survive their injuries.
The injured were taken to a nearby hospital and are currently receiving medical treatment.
Police have stated that investigations into the "background of the crime" are ongoing, with no motive determined yet.
Authorities confirmed the suspect has a history of psychological issues and had received treatment on multiple occasions in the past.
These stabbings are the latest in a series of knife attacks in Germany that have heightened concerns over public safety.
German authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and are expected to provide further updates as the investigation unfolds.
A 28-year-old Afghan man was apprehended near the scene shortly after the attack.
The incident took place around 11:45 a.m. local time (10:45 GMT) in a public park in the city center.
Local media reports indicate that the attacker targeted a group of children from a daycare center who were in the park at that time.
Emergency services arrived promptly, but despite their efforts, two victims did not survive their injuries.
The injured were taken to a nearby hospital and are currently receiving medical treatment.
Police have stated that investigations into the "background of the crime" are ongoing, with no motive determined yet.
Authorities confirmed the suspect has a history of psychological issues and had received treatment on multiple occasions in the past.
These stabbings are the latest in a series of knife attacks in Germany that have heightened concerns over public safety.
German authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and are expected to provide further updates as the investigation unfolds.
