A deadly and random stabbing attack at a festival in Solingen, western Germany, has left three people dead and four seriously injured. The perpetrator, an unidentified man, remains at large after the attack that took place on Friday evening. The festival, meant to honor Solingen’s 650th anniversary, was celebrating the city’s diversity and was attended by many before the tragic incident occurred. Fatal attacks in Germany are rare, adding to the shock and sadness felt by the community. Solingen’s Mayor Tim-Oliver Kurzbach expressed his devastation at the attack, sending prayers to those who lost their lives and those fighting for survival. Law enforcement has cordoned off the city centre as investigations continue into the incident. The festival, intended to be a weekend-long celebration, was cut short as a result of the attack. The assailant reportedly fled the scene after the chaotic and senseless attack, leaving many in the city in mourning. Videos circulating on social media show the chaos and confusion at the scene, with festival-goers injured and emergency services rushing to the scene. The community in Solingen is left reeling from the tragedy, coming together in grief and disbelief as they try to make sense of the senseless violence that disrupted their celebration.
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Knife-wielding attacker claims 3 lives at German festival in Solingen, leaving 4 others critically wounded | Crime News
