A woman has been arrested in connection with a deadly knife attack at Central Station in Hamburg, Germany, on Friday, May 23, leaving 17 people injured. The attacker, identified as a 39-year-old German woman, allegedly stabbed several passersby indiscriminately before surrendering to police without resistance.
According to authorities, six people were “badly injured,” while seven others suffered “light” injuries. Several victims sustained “life-threatening” injuries, but no fatalities have been reported. The attack occurred on a crowded train platform around 6 p.m. local time and was deemed an isolated incident by authorities.
Police believe the woman may have been suffering from mental distress at the time of the attack, which contradicts Germany’s established weapons-free zones. An ongoing investigation is seeking to determine the motivations behind the crime. Authorities have praised emergency responders for their aid in the incident.
Germany has seen a rise in knife crimes over recent years, with similar incidents reported in other cities like Bielefeld and Mannheim. The country’s leaders have expressed shock and condolences to the victims’ families.
Source: https://people.com/17-stabbed-in-knife-attack-in-germany-woman-arrested-11741389