Knife attack injures multiple people in Mannheim, Germany

Several people were hurt in a stabbing attack in Mannheim, Germany. An attacker with a knife wounded people in a square in Mannheim. The police shot at the attacker, who was also injured. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. The severity of the injuries and the exact number of people hurt were not immediately known. A police officer was among the victims. The police assured the public that there was no longer any danger. The motive behind the attack was not immediately clear. The incident took place in Marktplatz, a square in Mannheim's downtown area. Mannheim is a city with about 300,000 residents located south of Frankfurt. The police shot a knifeman who injured several people during a far-right demonstration in Mannheim. The attack happened in the market square around 11:30 a.m. A firearm was used against the attacker. A video showed the knifeman being shot while stabbing a police officer. The officer was assisting another person when he was attacked. Prior to that, the attacker was seen struggling with a man on the ground and wielding a knife wildly. The severity of the injuries, including those of the knifeman, is currently unknown. Anti-Islam activist Michael Stuerzenberger, who was preparing to speak at the demonstration, was among those injured. Stuerzenberger has been associated with far-right groups like PEGIDA. In summary, a stabbing attack occurred in Mannheim, resulting in multiple injuries. The police intervened by shooting the attacker to stop the violence. The incident took place during a far-right demonstration, and the motive behind the attack remains unclear. The injured individuals, including a police officer, were attended to, and the situation was brought under control to ensure public safety.