In the Swiss city of Winterthur, a man with a knife attacked passersby near the train station. As a result of the attack, three people were injured, one of whom is in serious condition. The attacker has been detained by the police, and his motives are still being investigated.
A knife-wielding attacker injured passersby at the train station — a witness reported shouts of 'Allahu Akbar'.
After the knife attack at the train station in the Swiss city of Winterthur, police detained a 31-year-old man. Three people were injured, one of whom is in serious condition. The motives of the attacker remain unknown, reports Welt.
At the train station in the Swiss city of Winterthur, a man reportedly attacked several passersby with a knife. "The perpetrator was detained by the police," a police spokesperson told the online portal '20 Minuten'. Three victims were taken to the hospital. One man sustained serious injuries, while the other two suffered moderate injuries.
The detained individual is a 31-year-old Swiss citizen. The motive for the crime is still under investigation.
According to a witness quoted by the Swiss newspaper 'Tages-Anzeiger', during the attack, the assailant shouted 'Allahu Akbar'. At that moment, a school class was nearby, and adults attempted to protect the children.
The attacks reportedly occurred in several locations. According to 'Tages-Anzeiger', police cordoned off three areas. The publication 'Blick' reports that the incident occurred on Thursday morning shortly before 8:30.
Swiss authorities continue to investigate the reasons for the attack in Winterthur. The incident has once again drawn attention to issues of safety in public places and the rapid response of emergency services to such threats.
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