Manhunt Underway After Deadly Festival Stabbing in Solingen

German police are actively searching for an unidentified attacker responsible for killing three and injuring several others during a stabbing spree at a festival in Solingen. The incident occurred on Friday night, leaving eight injured, including five in serious condition. Witnesses and victims are being questioned.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 24-08-2024 10:09 IST | Created: 24-08-2024 10:09 IST
Manhunt Underway After Deadly Festival Stabbing in Solingen
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German police announced on Saturday that their search for an unknown assailant continues, following a brutal stabbing attack that left three dead and several others wounded at a festival in Solingen.

Authorities confirmed that eight people were injured, with five sustaining serious injuries, an increase from the earlier report of four. A large police team is involved in questioning both victims and witnesses as the hunt for the perpetrator proceeds.

The attack took place at approximately 9:40 p.m. (1940 GMT) on Friday evening, when the attacker targeted multiple individuals with a knife, the police revealed.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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