German police have arrested a man suspected in a stabbing attack at Berlin’s Holocaust memorial, which left a Spanish tourist seriously injured. The incident occurred two days before Germany’s national election, leaving authorities unsure of the motive behind the attack.
The suspect was identified after approaching a police officer within hours of the attack. He had visible blood on his hands, prompting police to take action. The male suspect was arrested and the weapon seized as evidence.
The victim, a 30-year-old Spanish man, is being treated at a hospital. The Holocaust memorial commemorates the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis during World War II, making it one of Berlin’s most sacred sites.
The arrest comes amidst a tense national election campaign in which far-right parties have made significant gains. High-profile attacks, including a stabbing blamed on an Afghan immigrant, have raised concerns about immigration and security.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/21/man-stabbed-at-berlins-holocaust-memorial-days-before-crucial-election