Afghan Man Arrested After Knife Attack on Daycare Group in German Park Kills Two, Including Toddler
Jan 22, 2025, 04:41 PM
An Afghan man has been arrested after a knife attack in Schöntal Park in Aschaffenburg, Germany, left two people dead, including a two-year-old boy, and two others severely injured. The attack occurred on Wednesday when the 28-year-old suspect targeted a group of children from a daycare center. A 41-year-old man who attempted to intervene was among those killed. Authorities reported that the suspect had prior offenses and suffered from mental health issues. He had been denied asylum in Germany. Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned the attack as an 'unbelievable act of terror.' Police are investigating the motive for the attack.
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