- Female induces harm on bus journey towards town celebration, leaves six individuals unhurt but safe.
Following a violent encounter at a city festival in Siegen that resulted in stabbing incidents, all the affected individuals are now out of harm's way. The Prosecutor's Office in Siegen and the Hagen Police Department issued a joint statement regarding this matter. Three men, aged 19, 21, and 23, experienced severe injuries during the altercation that occurred on Friday evening.
Investigators are currently examining the specifics and origins of the crime. The incident occurred when a woman suddenly began attacking people with a knife on a bus intended to transport more than 40 festival-goers. At least six individuals were wounded as a result – of whom, three suffered severe injuries.
The authorities arrested a 32-year-old suspect shortly after the incident, according to police reports. As per "Siegener Zeitung," the woman is known to law enforcement, is a German national, and has a history primarily centered around drug-related offenses. There are also indications of a potential mental illness. A warrant was issued on Saturday for her arrest on charges of attempted murder. Further investigations into the case are being handled by a homicide commission.
In an attempt to curtail any unfounded accusations, the North Rhine-Westphalian police issued a statement on the X internet service: "At this time, we would like to clarify: The 32-year-old suspect is a German woman with no migration background. Please refrain from unwarranted allegations and malicious attacks."
The bus driver played a vital role in saving several passengers by promptly stopping the vehicle and opening the doors. This enabled the passengers, including a group of girls, to swiftly exit the bus and seek refuge in a nearby forest. The neighborhood found itself awash with well-intentioned motorists who swiftly stopped to lend their assistance.
City festival in Siegen Presses On
Mayor of Siegen, Steffen Mues, cited "a notable sense of shock" that enveloped him and his fellow residents in the wake of the incident, and yet, the festival was to continue as scheduled on Saturday at 11 a.m. with an ecumenical service on the castle square. The organizers were confident in their decision, stating that they were relying on the "assessment of the police situation" according to the city.
The authorities affirmed that no further threat existed: "We are currently collecting evidence at the crime scene and questioning witnesses," the police spokesperson explained early on Saturday. The specifics of the incident and the sequence of events remain unclear. According to reports, there are indications of a mental illness in the suspected perpetrator. The police initially reported no signs of a political or religious motive.
Of the six injured parties, two were discharged from the hospital during the night, while one woman chose to depart on her own. A police spokesperson declined to comment on the actual condition of the survivors, who hailed from the Siegen-Wittgenstein district and ranged in age from 16 to 30 years old.
The police cared for 36 passengers in a facility overnight, with the presence of both emergency chaplains and emergency services. The individuals who were on the bus at the time of the attack were questioned, while relatives were also present in the facility. The bus in question carried more than 40 adults, along with a couple of children who were picked up by their mother.
Recollections of the Solingen Attack
Mayor Mues praised eyewitnesses and first responders, emergency services, and crisis counselors in the aftermath of the incident in Siegen. Federal MP for Siegen-Wittgenstein, Laura Kraft, expressed her sympathy for the injured individuals and offered "strength to the relatives and those affected during these challenging times." This incident cast a "shadow over the festivities" in Siegen.
The attack served as a grim reminder of the incident that took place in Solingen a week prior. On Friday evening, a lone man had randomly attacked bystanders during a 650th anniversary celebration of the city's founding, managing to escape during the ensuing panic and chaos. Two men, aged 67 and 56, as well as a 56-year-old woman, tragically lost their lives. Eight individuals were wounded, four of whom suffered severe injuries. The suspected perpetrator is currently in custody.
Despite the city festival in Siegen being shaken by the recent events, the organizers decided to continue as planned on Saturday at 11 a.m., holding an ecumenical service on the castle square. However, following the violent city festival incident, authorities are urging participants to attend the event cautiously.
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