Chaos Strikes German Festival: Multiple Fatalities in Solingen Stabbing Spree

A man randomly stabbed people at a festival in Solingen, Germany, on Friday night, resulting in several fatalities and injuries. The incident, which took place at a festival celebrating the town's 650-year history, has left the suspect at large. Such attacks are rare in Germany.

Chaos struck the quiet town of Solingen on Friday night as a man went on a stabbing spree during a festival, leaving at least three people dead and several others injured, according to newspaper Bild.

The stabbings, which took place around 9:45 p.m. local time at a festival celebrating the town's 650th anniversary, have left the community in shock. Local police were unable to comment on the situation immediately.

The festival at the Fronhof market square, where live bands were performing, was abruptly interrupted by the attack. While fatal stabbings are relatively uncommon in Germany, this incident echoes a previous stabbing on a train in 2021 that left multiple people injured.

(With inputs from agencies.)