Knife attack at city festival: attack in Solingen - terrorist motive not ruled out

A fatal knife attack took place at an anniversary festival in Solingen, Germany, with three people killed and eight injured. The public prosecutor's office is investigating a possible terrorist motive, although other motives are yet to be determined.

A 15-year-old has been arrested, but his role and the motive of the attacker are still unclear. The murder weapon has not been identified, and the perpetrator is currently on the run.

The incident has prompted police operations across North Rhine-Westphalia and nationwide. Chancellor Scholz, President Steinmeier, and Interior Minister Faeser have condemned the act.

The investigation is ongoing, with the possibility of the case being handed over to the Federal Prosecutor's Office (Generalbundesanwalt). The attack has led to discussions about the tightening of gun laws, as well as debates on the security of public events.

The Solingen community, despite the shock and grief, has shown resilience and a determination to not be intimidated by the attack. The festival, which was celebrating the city's 650th anniversary, was abruptly cancelled.