Germany arrests suspect in Solingen attack, Islamic State claims responsibility
German Police A man was arrested this Saturday night Suspect in multiple stabbing attack on Friday. The attack took place during a concert in Solingen. It resulted in three deaths and eight injuries of varying degrees.. Just a few hours ago, the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, pointing to The oppression of Palestine is the main reason,
“The man we have been searching for all day has recently been taken into police custody at our facilities,” North Rhine-Westphalia’s interior minister said. Herbert Rulefor public television ARD. “We have just arrested the real suspect,” He also clarified that investigators have “evidence”.
The suspect, who was arrested shortly before midnight Issa Al H., 26 years old, a citizen of Syrian origin, As reported by local media and confirmed by the minister, who surrendered to a patrol team. According to security sources, his clothes were dirty and stained with blood.
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Born in the Syrian city of Deir al-Sour, he arrived in Germany at the end of December 2022 and requested asylum in Bielefeld. A year later he was granted the subsidiary protection that refugees in this country at war usually receive. This is what the first data indicate He did not appear in any police file of radical extremists,
At least one man – although some witnesses mention two – took advantage of the crowd attending the Diversity Festival concert on Friday night to stab several people. The attacker managed to flee in panic, A 67-year-old man, another 56-year-old man and a 56-year-old woman were killed. Several people were also injured in this, some of whom are in critical condition.
According to German media, a police tracking dog has guided investigators directly to the spot where the knife was found Refugee Center Located on Wupper/Goerdeler Street in Solingen (North Rhine-Westphalia).
The shelter for asylum seekers is located The site of the attack is just 300 metres from FronhofAnd 150 metres from the spot where investigators found the alleged murder weapon in the afternoon.
The man arrested tonight is the second person arrested in connection with the attack, a 15-year-old boy was arrested in the afternoon and is not charged with murder but with failing to report the crime because he had knowledge of the attack.
Hendrik Wüest, prime minister of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, issued a statement saying “the attack has struck our country in the heart. The aim of this attack was to spread terror. there is panic among people who were peacefully celebrating together.”
Great operation
Security forces launched a major operation involving numerous armed agents, special vehicles and helicopters to search for the man, for whom no details were given. Some witnesses said he was a man of “Arab appearance”.
It was also spread in Building who are looking for an attacker in their midst 1.70 and 1.75 meters long, Athletic Build, Short and stocky, with a full beard, he was dressed in black with a hat.
“This is one of our problems, We don’t have enough data about him” Police spokesman Alexander Kresta told private channel NTV. Police believe it is a single man and have no information about possible accomplices.
murder weapon
Police The alleged murder weapon has already been foundA knife with a blade of approx. 20 centimetres long. This discovery was made about 200 meters away from the spot The incident took place at the Frohnhof in the center of Solingen, where, according to authorities, The attacker selectively attacked the necks of his helpless victims,
Around 1:00 p.m., police set up a tent at the location so forensic experts could carry out their work, German media reported.
Attack at concert
The events occurred when there was a concert going on which was part of the Variety Festival celebrating its 650th anniversary, and which was interrupted to ask people to leave the city centre.
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“I don’t want you to panic, stay calm. But we have been attacked with a knife and several people have been injured, we have to interrupt the celebrations. Please go home slowly” said Philipp Müller, one of those responsible for the festival.
The celebration had to be postponed and people were asked to do so Avoid the city center And stay at home.
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“All of us in Solingen are in shock. We wanted to celebrate the anniversary of our city and now we have to mourn the dead and grieve the injured. I have tears in my eyes and my heart is broken. I think of those who have died and I pray for those who are still fighting for their lives,” said Solingen’s mayor, Tim KurzbachOn Facebook.
Police have asked the population to provide Testimony or video and photos of the moment of the attack In an effort to fine-tune the search criteria, through an Internet portal created specifically for this purpose.
Local residents have also been asked to avoid the Old City and remain in their homes if possible.
Scholz, “Shocked”
German Chancellor Olaf ScholzIt was announced this Saturday “Astonished” Three people died in a “brutal” knife attack in Solingen. “The attack in Solingen is a terrible incident that has shocked me. The perpetrator of the attack has brutally killed several people,” he wrote on the social network X.
“I wish the injured a speedy recovery. The culprit must be caught quickly and punished to the fullest extent of the law,” he said.
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NRW Interior Minister Herbert Rühl has traveled to Solingen. “One wishes that what is seen here was not true. I think of the victims’ loved ones and the injured.” We can only hope that the seriously injured are rescued.“, Said.
According to a brief statement released to the media, Interior Minister Nancy Fesser announced that security forces were making every effort to “capture the culprit and clarify the background to the attack”.
He was expected to arrive during the weekend for Solingen’s 650th anniversary At least 80,000 visitors.The festival was to run until Sunday with various concerts and events.
The attack occurred a few days after the Interior Minister, Nancy FeserWill announce plans to ban the carrying of long knives on public streets.
According to police statistics, last year there were 9,000 cases of knife injuries In Germany.
In June, a 29-year-old police officer died after being stabbed Mannheim During an attack on a far-right demonstration. In 2021 a Several stabbings in the trainHe injured many people.