Bespoke translation by yours truly. Original article [A] at FOCUS online, a mainstream media source
2025-01-24 update: The perpetrator was supposed to be in custody at the time of the attack. https://kiwifarms.st/threads/making...gal-alien-horror-stories.210402/post-20411059
Knife attack in Aschaffenburg: Emergency services and criminal forensics are walking up a small bridge near a crime scene
Wednesday, 22.01.2025, 14:49
In an attack in a park in the Franconian city Aschaffenburg, two people have been killed, among them a child. In addition, a man died. Two further people have been severely injured. The suspect is a man who has been arrested shortly after the attack.
Attacker allegedly followed children daycare group - then he stabbed a 2 year old boy
14:52: According to "Main-Echo" information, the attacker supposedly followed a children daycare group. Accordingly, children's caretakers [(female)] were accompanying five infants in Schöntal Park. A two year old boy died, a caretaker has been hospitalized with injuries.
So far it is unclear whether the act had terrorist motivations. "The investigation surrounding the motive situation is ongoing", a police spokesman said and asked to refrain from speculating. There is no danger posed to the population. The sole suspect has been apprehended.
For a second initially arrested person, the suspicion has been dropped. It was a witness. "He is currently testifying to the police", the police wrote on X.
According to currently available information, a thrusting weapon had been used. According to information by "BR", it was a knife. The crime scene and the park have been taped off after the incident around noon.
Violent act with several severely injured victims in Aschaffenburg
Because the suspect attempted to flee over train tracks, train transportation in Aschaffenburg has been suspended. Trains to and from Aschaffenburg are being held back at first, according to Bahn statements. How big the consequences on regional and long-distance traffic will be was indeterminable at first.
Aschaffenburg has a population of around 70,000 and is in the Bavarian administrative region of Lower Franconia, near the state border to Hesse. The park named Schöntal is in the downtown area. The police regularly patrols the park on foot, as another police spokesman said. That is also probably why the suspect had been apprehended quickly.
Whether witnesses of the act helped [in the apprehension] is being investigated. The historical park in English style is a bit larger than 9 hectares according to the city. The park has been declared a "dangerous place" because of drug crimes and other crimes.
Meanwhile, the police also reports that there are two dead in the attack - among them is also the child, as "Bild" reports.
After the violent act, the police requested the help of potential witnesses. "We are currently setting up a portal with which you can send us your helpful photos and videos", the police presidency of Lower Franconia announced on X. The link is to be published posthaste. Eye witnesses of the incidents should also report at the police emergency phone number 110 or at a police station.
2025-01-24 update: The perpetrator was supposed to be in custody at the time of the attack. https://kiwifarms.st/threads/making...gal-alien-horror-stories.210402/post-20411059
Police arrests suspect
Two dead after knife attack, among them a child - suspect is Afghan man (28)
Knife attack in Aschaffenburg: Emergency services and criminal forensics are walking up a small bridge near a crime scene
Wednesday, 22.01.2025, 14:49
In an attack in a park in the Franconian city Aschaffenburg, two people have been killed, among them a child. In addition, a man died. Two further people have been severely injured. The suspect is a man who has been arrested shortly after the attack.
Attacker allegedly followed children daycare group - then he stabbed a 2 year old boy
14:52: According to "Main-Echo" information, the attacker supposedly followed a children daycare group. Accordingly, children's caretakers [(female)] were accompanying five infants in Schöntal Park. A two year old boy died, a caretaker has been hospitalized with injuries.
Suspect of Aschaffenburg is a 28 year old Afghan man
14:45: According to "Bild", the suspect is a 28 year old Afghan man. The two deceased victims are 41 and 2 years old. According to "Main-Echo" the victims have a migration background.So far it is unclear whether the act had terrorist motivations. "The investigation surrounding the motive situation is ongoing", a police spokesman said and asked to refrain from speculating. There is no danger posed to the population. The sole suspect has been apprehended.
For a second initially arrested person, the suspicion has been dropped. It was a witness. "He is currently testifying to the police", the police wrote on X.
Two dead in knife attack in Aschaffenburg: Background is unclear
According to currently available information, a thrusting weapon had been used. According to information by "BR", it was a knife. The crime scene and the park have been taped off after the incident around noon.
Violent act with several severely injured victims in Aschaffenburg
Because the suspect attempted to flee over train tracks, train transportation in Aschaffenburg has been suspended. Trains to and from Aschaffenburg are being held back at first, according to Bahn statements. How big the consequences on regional and long-distance traffic will be was indeterminable at first.
The park is regularly being patrolled by police
Aschaffenburg has a population of around 70,000 and is in the Bavarian administrative region of Lower Franconia, near the state border to Hesse. The park named Schöntal is in the downtown area. The police regularly patrols the park on foot, as another police spokesman said. That is also probably why the suspect had been apprehended quickly.
Whether witnesses of the act helped [in the apprehension] is being investigated. The historical park in English style is a bit larger than 9 hectares according to the city. The park has been declared a "dangerous place" because of drug crimes and other crimes.
Meanwhile, the police also reports that there are two dead in the attack - among them is also the child, as "Bild" reports.
Police looks for witnesses
After the violent act, the police requested the help of potential witnesses. "We are currently setting up a portal with which you can send us your helpful photos and videos", the police presidency of Lower Franconia announced on X. The link is to be published posthaste. Eye witnesses of the incidents should also report at the police emergency phone number 110 or at a police station.
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