Authorities in Germany have detained a person in connection with a deadly knife attack that occurred at a festival in the city of Solingen. The tragic incident left three people dead and five others seriously injured.
The attack took place on Friday evening in the central Fronhof square, where a festival was being held. Police were alerted to the situation shortly after 9:30 p.m. by witnesses who reported that several people had been wounded.
Following the attack, a “large-scale” manhunt was launched around Solingen, involving several police forces in the region. Solingen, a city of approximately 160,000 residents, is located near Düsseldorf and the German-Netherlands border.
Local authorities have not yet released further details about the suspect or the motive behind the attack. The investigation is ongoing, and police continue to assess the situation.
The city of Solingen has been left in shock as it grapples with the aftermath of this horrific event. Residents and festivalgoers were caught off guard by the sudden violence in what was meant to be a joyful celebration.
