Right-wing activist stabbed along with others in German city of Mannheim

an aggressive This morning he attacked with a knife and injured many people at an intersection in the city of Mannheim in southwestern Germany, according to police.

Main victimsMichael Sturzenberger, was one Right-wing activistswith anti-Islam beliefs. He shot the attacker, who was also injured.

Police He said the incident took place shortly after 11:30 am.

The background to the stabbing was political

Attacker They also attacked a police officer and was hit by another officer, as seen in the video. The man was injured, according to police.

Police officers are also among the injured. Initially, the police could not confirm how many people were injured.

The reason for the crime is unknown at the moment. It is a matter of investigation whether The knife attack had a political background.The market square was cordoned off and secrecy walls were erected.

The ‘Pax Europa Citizens’ Movement’ (BPE) party, which Stürzenberger A member of the , confirmed in a statement that Sturzenberger and other colleagues had been attacked.

Mannheim’s market square lies in the centre of the city of 300,000 inhabitants in northern Baden-Württemberg.