Three people were injured with a sword-like object in Weiden in the Upper Palatinate. The alleged perpetrator is overwhelmed by passers-by and arrested by the police.
Weiden – It’s lunchtime, sunshine, a busy square in downtown Weiden in der Oberpfalz – according to initial police findings, a woman attacks several people here.
Three victims were injured in Tuesday’s incident, two of whom required hospital treatment. Officials secure the murder weapon, a sword-like object.
A police spokesman said several passers-by overpowered and arrested the woman. Shortly after the attack, officials were able to arrest the woman.
More detailed background to the act and the alleged perpetrator and murder weapon as well as the victims were not yet available. The police wanted to release more information about this in the evening. Detectives and public prosecutors investigate Weiden.
There are many witnesses, many of whom the police have already questioned. Investigators are asking everyone who witnessed the incident to come forward and, if necessary, send photos or videos to the police. dpa
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