Knife attack in Siegen: Five injuries on bus ride to the city festival

Knife attack in Siegen: Five injuries on bus ride to the city festival

in Siegen, North Rhine-Westphalia, a worrying incident occurred when a 32-year-old woman attacked several passengers on a bus with a knife. Five people were injured in the attack, three of them suffered life -threatening injuries while another person was seriously injured. This was officially announced by the Siegen-Wittgenstein district police authority in the evening. It was confirmed that the suspect was arrested and there is currently no further danger to the public.

The incident occurred around 7.40 p.m., while the bus was on the way to a city festival in Siegen. At that time there were at least 40 people on the bus. The police immediately cordoned off the crime scene to secure evidence and witnesses, which is intended to maintain the protection and security of the public.

police appeal

The police in Siegen-Wittgenstein in response to the incidents have directed an urgent appeal to the population. It calls on people not to spread false reports in social networks and other channels and, in particular, do not establish a connection with a terrorist attack. According to the police, there are currently no indications that indicate that it is a terrorist attack.

This shocking incident evokes memories of the latest knife attack in Solingen, which had taken place a week earlier and in which several people were also injured by an aggressive attack, some even fatal. Such incidents often lead to increasing concern among the population, and the invitation of the police not to draw any premature conclusions, underlines the importance of a well -founded information spread.

The investigation is in full swing, and the police are expected to reveal further information as soon as they are available. In the meantime, the public remains called up to behave calmly and not to panic. Security and order now have a top priority, and the authorities are working to provide thoroughly clarifying the circumstances of this incident.