Stabbing incident - Steinmeier recalls policeman fatally shot in Mannheim.
A 25-year-old Afghan man is responsible for the stabbing of five members from the Islam-critical group Pax Europa and a 29-year-old civil servant in a city's market square last Friday. The victim, Laur, succumbed to his wounds on Sunday. Steinmeier paid his respects by laying flowers at the site. People in the 300,000-populated city in Baden-Württemberg's north came together to remember Laur. In solidarity, police officers throughout the state stood in mournful silence.
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The knife attack in Mannheim has sparked outrage and condolences from political figures across Germany. CDU leader Thomas Strobl expressed his sympathies, denouncing the act as an attack on democracy and freedom of speech. The incident has fueled discussions on extremism in German society, with Baden-Württemberg's Minister-President Winfried Kretschmann calling for unity and dialogue.
Police are investigating the attack as a case of hate crime and extremism. Demonstrations against extremism and in support of Laur's family have been scheduled in Mannheim and other cities. Chancellor Olaf Scholz and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier have also condemned the attack, urging Germans to stand together against hate and violence.
Rouven Laur, the victim of the stabbing incident, was a well-known figure in the city's marketplace, known for his friendly nature and commitment to social causes. His death has left a void in the community and has served as a reminder of the dangers of extremism. The police are working around the clock to ensure the safety of citizens and to bring the perpetrator to justice.
