Germany launches major operation to find suspect in fatal stabbing

At least three people were killed and five others were seriously injured in a knife attack that occurred early on August 24 (Vietnam time) at a festival in the city of Solingen, western Germany.

Special armed police were deployed after the fatal stabbing. Photo: DW

The incident happened at Fronhof, a market in the city center that also houses a music stage. Police were alerted shortly after the incident.

Police in the nearby city of Duesseldorf said a large-scale operation had been launched to find the suspect, who is on the run, adding that a “large area” had been cordoned off.

Bild newspaper reported that the attacker “stabbed people indiscriminately with a knife.” Heavily armed SEK units and around 40 special vehicles from across North Rhine-Westphalia were deployed to Solingen. Medical staff are trying to save the lives of nine people, DW reported.

Medical staff are giving first aid to some seriously injured victims. Photo: DW

The festival is part of a series of events to celebrate the 650th anniversary of the founding of the city of Solingen. Following the attack, the city of Solingen has completely canceled the 650th anniversary celebration and related events.

According to the event website, the festival will last for three days, starting from August 23. The event will feature many music programs, street theater, and variety shows in the city center and some other areas. An estimated 75,000 visitors will attend this festival.

Police are investigating after blocking off a large area at the crime scene. Photo: DW

Solingen Mayor Tim-Oliver Kurzbach said the city was shocked and saddened by the incident. He thanked the emergency services who responded quickly to the scene, expressed condolences to the families of the victims and hoped that the injured would recover soon.

Solingen has a population of around 160,000. The city is located near the major cities of Cologne and Düsseldorf in Germany's most populous state, North Rhine-Westphalia. On social media X, North Rhine-Westphalia's state premier, Hendrik Wuest, condemned the brutal violence against the community and expressed his support for the people of Solingen, especially the victims and their families.

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