Knife attack, 3 killed at a festival in Solingen, Germany 23 August 2024

[Inthedetails]

Police confirm 15-year-old arrested in connection with attack​

Police said they are still trying to establish a motive but they cannot rule out terrorism.

They confirmed the arrested a 15-year-old, but said they could not give further information.

Solingen stabbing attack: 15-year-old detained by German police as two men and one woman killed at festival – live updates

Officers have detained a teenager and are investigating whether there is any connection between them and the Solingen knife attack

www.theguardian.com

15!!!!!!!

jmo

 

[dotr]

German prosecutors don't rule out terrorism in knife attack at festival that killed 3

Police hunting for an unknown assailant hours after he killed three people and wounded eight in a stabbing attack at a festival in the western German city of Solingen said on Saturday they had detained an individual.

www.ctvnews.ca

“The police are currently conducting a large-scale search for the perpetrator,” police said in a statement. “Both victims and witnesses are currently being questioned,” they said.

Police did not indicate that they had yet established the identity of the attacker and warned people to stay vigilant even as wellwishers started to leave flowers at the scene. Police established an online portal where witnesses could upload footage and any other information relevant to the attack.''

 

[JDG]

Germany stabbing latest: German police arrest 15-year-old in connection with knife attack that killed three

Police say identity of attacker remains unclear and that they cannot rule out a "terrorist" motive for the attack in Solingen.

www.bbc.com

15 yr old arrested

 

[dotr]

Many different types of terrorist attacks these days, what kind might this one be if in fact that was the motive?

Germany stabbing latest: German police arrest 15-year-old in connection with knife attack that killed three

Police say identity of attacker remains unclear and that they cannot rule out a "terrorist" motive for the attack in Solingen.

www.bbc.com

''Asked about reports that the attacker targeted victims' throats, police say yes, attacks were "very targeted" at people's throats and necks.'

''Caspers repeats that police are look at terror motive, adding that there's no other obvious motive and that the attacker appears to be completely unknown to all victims.''

 

[vls12345]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/germany-solingen-festival-attack-1.7303920

Bbm.

"A 15-year-old boy was arrested early Saturday but police said he was not the perpetrator."

 

[dotr]

Police appeal for tips from public to help track Solingen stabber

Officers still unsure about identity and motive of assailant who killed three and wounded eight in attack at festival in city in west Germany

www.theguardian.com

''The German DJ Topic, who is from Solingen, said in a post on Instagram he was performing on the stage when security personnel approached him and informed him of the attack.

He was asked to continue his set “to avoid causing a mass panic”, he said. “So I kept playing even though it was incredibly hard.” He said he was told to stop 10-15 minutes later, and “since the attacker was still on the run, we hid in a nearby store while police helicopters circled above us,” he wrote.''

''Another witness, Lars Breitzke, told the local newspaper Solinger Tageblatt that he was a few metres from the attack, not far from the stage, and “understood from the expression on the singer’s face that something was wrong”.

 

[JDG]

They’re now saying the 15 yr old knew about the attack and failed to call police.

Still looking for the perp.

BBCNEWS. NOW

 

[dotr]

They’re now saying the 15 yr old knew about the attack and failed to call police.

Still looking for the perp.

BBCNEWS. NOW

Germany stabbing latest: German police arrest 15-year-old in connection with knife attack that killed three

Police say identity of attacker remains unclear and that they cannot rule out a "terrorist" motive for the attack in Solingen.

www.bbc.com

Summary​

• German police say they have arrested a 15-year-old in connection with a knife attack in the western German city of Solingen
• The teenager is suspected of knowing about the attack beforehand and not reporting it to police
• The identity of the attacker remains unclear
• Three people died in the attack and four more are "very seriously injured", police say
• The attack happened during celebrations to mark the 650th anniversary of the city’s foundation
• Police say a motive is still not clear but they say they cannot rule out a "terrorist" motive
• German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says the suspect must be "punished to the full extent of the law"

 

[Observe_dont_Absorb]

They’re now saying the 15 yr old knew about the attack and failed to call police.

Still looking for the perp.

BBCNEWS. NOW

So perhaps the 15 y/o is closely connected to the perpetrator and knew their intentions? Have they been released after questioning?

Surely the perp must have been covered in blood, how come dogs can't follow their trail? Where did they go?

 

[dotr]

What We Know About the Knife Attack in Germany That Killed 3

The police have launched a manhunt for the perpetrator, who stabbed people at a city festival before slipping away.

www.nytimes.com

''Known around the world for the production of high-end knives and scissors, Solingen calls itself the “city of blades.” The attack happened in the busy square at the heart of the festival celebrating the 650th anniversary of the first written mention of the city.
Solingen is a diverse city that has benefited from foreign workers since the guest worker programs of the 1960s brought foreign workers to the city’s many blade manufacturers. More than 20 percent of the city’s residents are not German citizens, and thousands more hold dual citizenship.''

Aug 24, 2024 #skynews #germany #stabbing
Officials in Germany have said they cannot rule out "terrorist motives" following a stabbing at a festival which left three people dead - and revealed a 15-year-old has been detained in connection with the incident.They are investigating the possibility he may have spoken to the attacker.

 

[Dotta]

"A 15-year-old boy was arrested early Saturday but police said he was not the perpetrator."

Yep.

A 15 year old cannot be a perp as info from my country's MSM reports:

"German police have identified the characteristics of the wanted knife-man who attacked in Solingen.

The man is said to be between 25 and 30 years old and around 170-175 cm tall.

He is probably of southern origin and has an athletic figure.

His distinguishing feature is his facial hair (beard).

He was dressed in black,
with a baseball cap on his head."

Atak nożownika w Niemczech. Policja ma pierwsze informacje o sprawcy

Napastnik, który śmiertelnie ranił nożem trzy osoby w Niemczech nadal jest na wolności. W szpitalach osiem osób walczy o życie. Znane są pierwsze informacje o sprawcy.

wiadomosci.wp.pl

 

[Observe_dont_Absorb]

Yep.

A 15 year old cannot be a perp as info from my country's MSM reports:

"German police have identified the characteristics of the wanted knife-man who attacked in Solingen.

The man is said to be between 25 and 30 years old and around 170-175 cm tall.

He is probably of southern origin and has an athletic figure.

His distinguishing feature is his facial hair (beard).

He was dressed in black,
with a baseball cap on his head."

Atak nożownika w Niemczech. Policja ma pierwsze informacje o sprawcy

Napastnik, który śmiertelnie ranił nożem trzy osoby w Niemczech nadal jest na wolności. W szpitalach osiem osób walczy o życie. Znane są pierwsze informacje o sprawcy.

wiadomosci.wp.pl

What does 'southern origin' mean in this context, does anyone know?

 

[Dotta]

What does 'southern origin' mean in this context, does anyone know?

From German MSM "Bild"

"Police report: ​

According to witness, perpetrator shouted ​

'Allahu Akbar'​

The suspected knife terrorist from Solingen apparently shouted 'Allahu Akbar'
(English: God is great)
during his attack."

Solingen: Drei Tote bei Messer-Angriff – Liveticker

Gegen 21.45 Uhr hat ein Mann auf dem Stadtfest in Solingen mit einem Messer wahllos auf Passanten eingestochen. Für die Polizei ein Terror-Anschlag.

m.bild.de

 

[Observe_dont_Absorb]

From German MSM "Bild"

"Police report: ​

According to witness, perpetrator shouted ​

'Allahu Akbar'​

The suspected knife terrorist from Solingen apparently shouted 'Allahu Akbar'
(English: God is great)
during his attack."

Solingen: Drei Tote bei Messer-Angriff – Liveticker

Gegen 21.45 Uhr hat ein Mann auf dem Stadtfest in Solingen mit einem Messer wahllos auf Passanten eingestochen. Für die Polizei ein Terror-Anschlag.

m.bild.de

Does 'southern' mean someone with browner skin in German culture? Does anyone know? Is that what is implied that they are muslim (or at least spoke of allah) and maybe not white?

 

[mickey2942]

I'm not sure if it will affect the Oktoberfest festivals. That would be like closing all schools in the US after a school shooting. Doesn't happen.

I do live in Germany, but still this is JMO.

I meant that, I think this won't be an isolated event, just like school shootings. People attending Oktoberfest activities, should be aware of their surroundings, exits, and how to stay safe if a knife attack occurs in their area.