- rhine characterizes the knife attack in Solingen as a dastardly assassination attempt
North Rhine-Westphalia's Minister-President Boris Rhein labeled the knife attack in Solingen as a "despicable act of terrorism." It targeted everyone aiming for a life that's "free and secure," the CDU official stated on the X platform. "We shouldn't let fear and hate control our lives." His compassion extends to the harmless victims and all those grieving and praying for them.
On a Friday evening at a Solingen city festival, three individuals lost their lives, and eight others suffered injuries, according to the police. The North Rhine-Westphalia police categorized this incident as an attack, considering the intentional focus of the aggressor.
The knife attack in Solingen, classified as an attack by the North Rhine-Westphalia police, can be seen as a chilling example of criminal violence in our society. Regardless of the motive behind the attack, it undeniably adds to the growing concerns about crime and security in our communities.