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Knifeman Attacks Anti-Islam Rally in Mannheim, Killed by Police

May 31, 2024, 10:49 AM

A knifeman carried out a stabbing attack during an anti-Islam rally in Mannheim, Germany, injuring multiple people including a police officer. The attack, which was livestreamed on YouTube, left five people wounded. Among the injured was Michael Stürzenberger, a prominent anti-Islam activist and conservative politician. Stürzenberger was stabbed in the leg, and the police officer was stabbed in the neck. The attacker, identified as an Islamist terrorist, was shot and killed by police at the scene. The incident has sparked significant concern and discussion about public safety and the rise of extremist violence in Europe.