Samstag, August 24, 2024

German police arrest boy accused of knowing about knife attack in advance

 Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with a fatal knife attack in the west German city of Solingen.

The boy is not the main suspect but is alleged to have known about the attack beforehand.

Two men, aged 56 and 67, and a 56 year-old woman died in the attack on Friday, which German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called a "horrific act".

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack. It did not immediately provide any evidence and it was not clear how close any relationship with the attacker was. more...