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 stabbings: German police make second arrest as IS claims attack – as it happened

Officers have said they cannot rule out terrorism and are investigating the teenager’s possible connection to the attack

www.theguardian.com

15!!!!!!!

jmo

 

[dotr]

German police scour a western city for a knife attacker who killed 3 at a community festival

Special police units on Saturday joined the search for an unknown knifeman who cut the throats of revellers at a crowded festival in the western German city of Solingen, killing three people and wounding at least eight others, four of them seriously.

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]

Solingen stabbing latest: German police arrest teenager accused of knowing about fatal knife attack in advance

The identity of the attacker remains unclear. Three people died and four more are "very seriously injured", police say.

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?

Solingen stabbing latest: German police arrest teenager accused of knowing about fatal knife attack in advance

The identity of the attacker remains unclear. Three people died and four more are "very seriously injured", police say.

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]

German police make second arrest over fatal stabbings in Solingen

Arrest comes after police operation at home for refugees in city, according to spokesperson

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

Solingen stabbing latest: German police arrest teenager accused of knowing about fatal knife attack in advance

The identity of the attacker remains unclear. Three people died and four more are "very seriously injured", police say.

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 …

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 …

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.

 

[worldwatcher]

German police scour a western city for a knife attacker who killed 3 at a community festival

Special police units on Saturday joined the search for an unknown knifeman who cut the throats of revellers at a crowded festival in the western German city of Solingen, killing three people and wounding at least eight others, four of them seriously.

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.''

For tips about the knife attack:Polizei Nordrhein-Westfalen Hinweisportal | Polizei Nordrhein-Westfalen Hinweisportal

Arrested youth may have known about attack plans​

"The perpetrator from Solingen is on the run and the police are searching nationwide. A 15-year-old who has been arrested is said to have been in contact with him before the attack."

"Friday evening, the police are still looking for the perpetrator. Investigators have arrested a 15-year-old who may have been in contact with the perpetrator shortly before the attack. Whether the youth is really connected to the attack is currently being investigated. He is not currently a suspect"
SBM


Source:
Messerattacke in Solingen: Festgenommener Jugendlicher könnte von Angriffsplänen gewusst haben

 

[dotr]

Three killed and eight fighting for lives after stabbing attack at German festival

Perpetrator on the run after passersby stabbed at random, according to local reports

www.independent.co.uk

'German police said in a statement early on Saturday that eight were injured, five of them seriously. That is up from the four serious injuries the police reported earlier.

The force added that it is assumed there is a single perpetrator'

 

[Skigh]

Germany festival stabbings: Islamic State claims responsibility as two arrested over knife attack

A "large-scale" manhunt involving several police forces is taking place around the city of Solingen, near Dusseldorf and Germany's border with the Netherlands.

news.sky.com

A security source told the IS-affiliated media arm Amaq Agency that the suspect "was a soldier from the Islamic State, and he carried it out as revenge against Muslims in Palestine and everywhere."


The group did not provide any evidence supporting its claims.

Meanwhile, the teenager arrested is suspected of failing "to report an imminent crime" but no more at the moment, police and prosecutors said at a news conference on Saturday afternoon.

 

[Rosegold68]

Islamic state claiming responsibility

 

[Dotta]

He could very well have sneaked into the Netherlands.
It is only 2 hrs by car and no borders in EU.

By the way,
Solingen is quite popular.
Wusthof is a German brand that has been producing the highest quality knives for over 200 years in Solingen -
the place where the best and most famous knives in the world are made.

JMO