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Knife-Wielding Intruder Arrested Inside Munich City Hall

Police say the newly elected mayor present in the building was likely not the target.

Overview

  • Police arrested a 32-year-old armed with a knife on an upper floor late Wednesday after a security guard reported a suspicious sighting inside Munich City Hall.
  • Officers found several damaged doors during the sweep, and they filed counts for property damage, trespass, and a weapons offense.
  • The suspect has been admitted to a closed psychiatric ward as the investigation continues.
  • A city spokesman said incoming mayor Dominik Krause worked in the building until about 12:30 a.m., and officials consider it unlikely he was the man’s target.
  • Reports say the intruder likely stayed inside after the 5 p.m. public closing, and some outlets cite a grievance with the city administration that police have not confirmed.