Police Seek Help to Find Stabber in Solingen Festival Attack
- Three people killed and eight wounded in a stabbing attack at a festival in Solingen, Germany.
- Police are appealing for information from the public as they investigate the incident.
- The assailant's identity and motive remain unknown.
Police in Solingen, Germany, are urgently appealing for public assistance in identifying the assailant responsible for a mass stabbing that resulted in three fatalities and eight injuries during a festival celebrating the city’s 650th anniversary. The attack occurred in a crowded central square, where the perpetrator, still at large, targeted individuals seemingly at random with a knife. Authorities have expressed concern over the lack of information regarding the suspect's identity and motive. Witnesses described a chaotic scene as the attack unfolded around 9:40 PM, prompting emergency services to receive multiple distress calls. A police spokesperson emphasized the need for vigilance among the public, highlighting the randomness of the violence. The festival, intended to promote diversity, quickly turned into a scene of horror, with attendees fleeing in panic as the assailant escaped. German DJ Topic, who was performing at the time, recounted the moment security informed him of the attack. Despite the unfolding chaos, he continued his set for a short period before being instructed to stop and seek shelter. He expressed disbelief over the incident, reflecting on the festival's purpose as a celebration of community and safety. As investigations continue, federal interior minister Nancy Faeser assured the public that security forces are working diligently to apprehend the suspect and uncover the motives behind the attack. Authorities have urged calm among festival-goers, who managed to exit the area without causing widespread panic.