Substantial undertaking in Mannheim. - Officer sustains serious wounds from a knife attack
A police officer has been severely injured in an attack at Mannheim's marketplace and is now in critical condition, according to security sources. The police officer is set to undergo surgery.
During the attack, the officer was stabbed multiple times by the assailant. The man was also shot by the police, resulting in his own injuries, as per police reports. Prior to the stabbings, the attacker had targeted several people with a knife.
It's unclear how many people were hurt in the attack, and the extent of their injuries hasn't been confirmed by the police yet. However, they've stated there's no danger to the general public.
The motivation behind the attack is still unknown. It's being considered whether there's any political connection to the incident.
Videos of the attack have been circulating online, showing the assailant repeatedly stabbing people, including a police officer, with a knife. The footage also depicts a police officer shooting at the attacker, who's then restrained by several officers.
Investigations are currently underway to determine the reasons for this brutal attack. Ambulances and a rescue helicopter were also called in. The marketplace has been cordoned off, and sight protection screens have been set up to maintain privacy for the victims.
The city's mayor, Christian Specht, expressed deep concern about the incident. "This brutal attack leaves us shocked and devastated, leaving us speechless," the CDU politician said. He's thinking of the injured police officer and other victims, while urging people to wait for the results of the investigation before jumping to conclusions.
The Mannheim marketplace is a popular spot in the city, located in the central part of Baden-Württemberg, with a population of around 300,000.
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- The police are investigating the knife attack as a potential act of terror, given its severity and the assault on a police officer.
- The state of Baden-Württemberg has expressed its support to the affected police officer and the victims of the knife attack, promising a thorough investigation and ensuring the safety of its citizens.
