Toddler and adult killed as two others injured in knife attack in Germany
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A child and adult have been killed during a frenzied knife attack in the Bavarian town of Aschaffenburg in Germany. Local reports said that a two-year-old child was among two victims killed after a man launched a knife attack in Schöntal Park on Wednesday around midday.
German police rushed to the scene and were reportedly later able to detain the attacker after he attempted to flee to a nearby train station. A knife, believed to be the weapon used in the attack, was also confiscated by authorities. According to local police, two more people are also being treated in hospital after being seriously injured in the knife attack.
The German news outlet Spiegel have since identified the attacker as a 28-year-old male who had shown psychological issues in the past and had been living in asylum accommodation. Although the motives behind the attack are still being investigated, local authorities have ruled out any further risk to the public.
"We can rule out terrorism with almost absolute certainty," a spokesperson told Spiegel. Authorities also confirmed that there are no other suspects thought to be involved. Police are now calling for witnesses in the surrounding area to come forward with any information to help them move their investigation along.
A press release by Bayern Police said: “The police were immediately deployed with a large contingent of officers and cordoned off the area. The Aschaffenburg criminal investigation department has taken over the investigation and is also asking for information from the public.”.
