According to Sky News, video footage showed the chaos that followed a stabbing attack at Solingen's 650th anniversary festival on Friday that left three people dead and several injured.
A knife attack in the German city of Solingen has disrupted a festival, leaving three people dead and four seriously injured. The incident happened at around 9:45pm local time during the city's 650th anniversary celebrations at the Fronhof Market Square, where a live band was playing. According to According to Sky News, the perpetrator is currently on the run after randomly attacking festival-goers.
breaking news:
At least three people stabbed to death at 'diversity festival' in Solingen, Germany 🇩🇪
CPR procedures are still being performed at the scene, with some of the bodies still covered with sheets.@Build Witnesses said an “Arab-looking man” began stabbing people. pic.twitter.com/2443bpZZjR
— Visegrad 24 (@visegrad24) August 23, 2024
According to Sky News, multiple reports from Germany said local police and emergency services were on the scene and continuing to work on the seriously injured. The festival was immediately halted and attendees were asked to leave the venue for their own safety. (RELATED: 4 dead, 5 injured in stabbing incident in Illinois)
🚨#breaking newsAt least nine people are stabbed at a diversity festival in Solingen, Germany. Witnesses described the attacker to local media as “Arabic”. Suspect still on the run in mass stabbing attack in Solingen, Germany pic.twitter.com/AfvEWhq4J6
— WorldSourceNews 24/7 (@Worldsource24) August 23, 2024
🚨#updateAt least three people have been killed and seven injured in a mass stabbing attack at a diversity festival in Solingen, Germany, local media reported, and a massive manhunt is underway for a male suspect.
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Solingen Mayor Tim Kurtzbach expressed horror at the stabbing, offered prayers for the injured and condolences to those affected by the violence. Sky News said the situation is fluid and updates are expected as authorities continue to investigate and search for the perpetrator.
This is an evolving story and further updates are expected as the situation develops and more information becomes available.
