Law enforcement officials declare that Solinger actively stabbed three individuals, leading to injuries for eight others.
Unidentified individual initiated violent attacks with a knife on multiple people late Friday evening, around 9:40 PM, based on accounts. At the moment, the law enforcement agencies are actively seeking the perpetrator, employing a substantial number of resources. They are probeing both the victims and the eyewitnesses to gather information.
The public is requested to collaborate with the authorities. Any leads related to the crime or the suspect, as well as relevant images or videos, can be shared through their tip portal (https://nrw.hinweisportal.de/).
The incident unfolded during a city celebration marking the 650th anniversary of Solingen, named "Festival of Diversity". In reaction, the authorities expeditiously dispatched a large contingent of officers to patrol the city center, including specialized units.
The event is being classified as an "attack", a police official in the state capital Düsseldorf affirmed. Contrary to media speculations, she categorically denied labeling the incident as a "terror attack". She refrained from commenting on rumors suggesting that the attacker uttered words in Arabic.
Investigations into the violent attack are being conducted by the law enforcement, focusing on Solinger and others who may have relevant information. The city celebration marking Solingen's 650th anniversary, known as "Festival of Diversity," was disrupted by this incident.
