Tragedy in Bavaria: Stabbing Attack Leaves Two Dead and Two Injured

A stabbing attack in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, resulted in the deaths of two people, including a two-year-old boy. Two others were injured. The attacker, a 28-year-old Afghan citizen, was detained. The motive remains unknown as investigations continue. Bavaria's governor condemned the attack, mourning the victims.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Berlin | Updated: 22-01-2025 21:45 IST | Created: 22-01-2025 21:45 IST
Tragedy in Bavaria: Stabbing Attack Leaves Two Dead and Two Injured
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An appalling stabbing attack in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, claimed the lives of two individuals, including a two-year-old child, while seriously injuring two others on Wednesday, according to German police reports.

The suspect, an Afghan national aged 28, was quickly detained after attempting to flee along nearby train tracks. Authorities revealed the incident took place in a local park, though the motive remains unclear as investigations are ongoing.

Bavarian Governor Markus Söder expressed profound sorrow, labeling the attack as a despicable act. Germany's Interior Minister Nancy Faeser extended her condolences to the victims' families, promising a thorough investigation to uncover the attack's underlying causes.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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