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Suspect Arrested After Würzburg Station Attack at Jehovah’s Witnesses Stand

Police have opened an attempted-homicide probe centered on CCTV review and a search of the suspect’s apartment.

Overview

  • Authorities say a 35-year-old allegedly approached the stand around 7:50 a.m. CET and made stabbing motions toward a 68-year-old before attacking a 55-year-old and a 51-year-old.
  • Passersby, including a plainclothes police officer, intervened and subdued the suspect before Federal Police took him into custody.
  • Three people sustained minor injuries that were not cuts or stab wounds and received treatment from emergency services.
  • Würzburg criminal police have cordoned the entrance hall, are conducting forensic work, and are collecting station CCTV footage.
  • Investigators have appealed for witnesses and have not confirmed a motive or reports about the suspect’s nationality.