Knife attack in Siegen: injured at the city festival shock the community
Knife attack in Siegen: injured at the city festival shock the community
On Friday evening there was a terrifying incident in a bus in Siegen when a woman suddenly stood into passengers with a knife. The bus was on the way to a city festival that was to be continued the following day. A total of six people were injured in this attack, including several seriously. Although one of the injuries is now out of life, two others remain in a critical condition, and the authorities still work intensively on clarifying the background of this act.
The 32-year-old woman, who was arrested as a suspect, is known to the police and has a history with drug crime. There are no evidence of a terrorist background. The police make it clear that it is a German citizen without a migration background, but recommends the public to refrain from speculation and to focus on the investigation.
The incident and the reactions
The shock waves of this act have hit the community deep in Siegen. Mayor Steffen Mues said dismayed about the events and thanked the first aiders and the emergency services for their quick reaction. The bus driver is said to have brought many passengers to safety by quickly acting by holding the vehicle and opening the doors, which enabled a number of occupants to escape.
As the police report, there were more than 40 people on the bus, including children at the time of the crime. According to a report, the passengers were looked after in an emergency accommodation, where emergency pastors and firefighters were available. Two injuries from the hospital have already been released, another woman also left medical care at her own request, which makes the situation appear even more urgent for everyone involved.
The attack is part of a number of bloody incidents and arouses memories of a recently done attack in Solingen, in which several people were injured by a knife. Such incidents arise about security in public transport and events that are usually a place of joy and coming together.
Investigations run
The investigation is still in progress, and the police examine the background of the attack very well. Initial information suggests that the alleged perpetrator may have had psychological problems. Several aspects of this act are currently unclear, but the public is informed that the perpetrator is currently not going on.
Despite the events, the city administration has decided to continue the city festival with an ecumenical service on Saturday. The decision is based on the information available, which classifies the situation as stable. However, the emotional answer in the community is clearly visible, and many people show solidarity with the victims and their families in this difficult time.
The events on Friday evening illustrate how quickly and unexpectedly a nice evening can turn into a nightmare. Those responsible will continue to drive the investigation to clarify the motif and the exact circumstances of the crime.
Note: This article has been updated several times.
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