Bielefeld · NW

Pre-trial detention after attack on at least four people in Bielefeld

A suspect is alleged to have attacked at least four people in Bielefeld with a knife and a spear-like object, acting covertly and with intent to kill. Prosecutors and police said the victims suffered serious stab injuries. The man was arrested on Monday evening. On 20 May, a judge ordered pre-trial detention on suspicion of attempted murder combined with four counts of dangerous bodily harm. Investigators are continuing to examine the motive, including a possible Islamist background.

Source: bielefeld.polizei.nrw

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Confirmed fatalities
Not separately confirmed
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Knife attacks
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Serious injury reported
Confirmed injured persons
Not separately confirmed

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Editorial: Ronny Schmidt Contact