Knife Attack on Daycare Group in Aschaffenburg Park Leaves Toddler and Man Dead; Afghan Suspect Arrested

Jan 22, 2025, 01:54 PM

A knife attack in Schöntal Park in Aschaffenburg, Germany, left two people dead, including a two-year-old boy, and several others injured on Wednesday. The attacker, a 28-year-old Afghan man known to authorities, allegedly targeted a daycare group walking through the park. The victims include a 41-year-old man who tried to intervene and the toddler. Two others, including another child and a nanny, were seriously injured and are being treated in the hospital. Authorities have arrested the suspect, who reportedly had prior criminal offenses and psychological issues, and are investigating the motive behind the attack.