German police launch major operation to hunt for suspect in fatal stabbing at festival

At least three people were killed and four others were seriously injured in a knife attack that occurred early on August 24 (Vietnam time) at a festival in the city of Solingen, western Germany.

Police and ambulances at the scene of a stabbing in the western German city of Solingen on the evening of August 23. (Source: AP)

Police in the nearby city of Duesseldorf said a large-scale operation had been launched to find the suspect, who is on the run, and said a "large area" had been cordoned off.

Bild newspaper reported that the attacker "stabbed people indiscriminately with a knife".

The festival in the city of Solingen, western Germany, is part of a series of events celebrating the 650th anniversary of the founding of the city of Solingen.

Solingen Mayor Tim-Oliver Kurzbach said the city was shocked and saddened by the incident. He thanked the emergency services who responded quickly to the scene, expressed condolences to the families of the victims, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

On social network X , the Premier of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Mr. Hendrik Wuest, condemned the brutal act of violence against the community, and shared the concerns of the people of Solingen, especially the victims and their families.

Located not far from Duesseldorf and Cologne, Solingen has a population of about 150,000. According to the event's website, the "Festival of Diversity" lasts for three days, starting on August 23. The event features music, street theater, and cabaret shows in the city center. An estimated 75,000 visitors attend the festival.

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