European Football Championship - Knife attack: Suspect in custody
After the stabbing attack in Stuttgart's fan zone during the EM game between the Czech Republic and Turkey, a 25-year-old man is in custody for interrogation. Three people were injured on Wednesday evening. According to the public prosecutor on Thursday, he is accused of attempted murder. The three injured persons are a 19-year-old German and two 38 and 60-year-old Turkish citizens. The initially life-threatening injured, 38-year-old man, is now out of danger. The police set up an investigation group.
Press conference of the police and public prosecutor in Stuttgart at X PM on U-Haft [
(Note: U-Haft refers to Untersuchungshaft or remand in custody in German legal system.)
The European Football Championship game between the Czech Republic and Turkey was disrupted by a knife attack in Stuttgart's fan zone. TheEM organizers are closely monitoring the situation. The accused, a 25-year-old man, is currently in pre-trial detention in Baden-Württemberg, as instructed by the police. The crime has cast a shadow over the soccer event, causing concern among Turkey and Czech Republic fans in Stuttgart. The public prosecutor's office is actively investigating the case and will hold a press conference at X PM to provide updates.