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From the Liveblog of
Friday, August 23, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Friday, August 23, 2024
Several dead and injured in knife attack on German festival
Police and ambulances stand near the scene where a several people died and several were injured in an attack on late August 23, 2024 in Solingen, western Germany, according to German media, as the city celebrated its 650th anniversary. (Gianni GATTUS / NonStopNews / AFP)
Several people were killed and injured in an attack at a festival in the western German city of Solingen on Friday, local media reports.
At least three people were killed and several injured when a man attacked them with a knife, according to the Bild daily.
Police are not immediately able to comment when contacted by AFP.
