Knife Attack at Solingen City Festival Leaves Three Dead

A knife attack at the city festival celebrating the 650th birthday of Solingen has left three people dead and four seriously injured. The perpetrator fled the scene, and the police are treating it as an attack.

A large-scale operation involving a helicopter and cordons was launched to search for the suspect. The festival, called the 'Festival of Diversity,' was scheduled to last until Sunday but was cancelled after the incident.

The interior minister has announced plans to tighten gun laws in response to the attack. There have been similar incidents in Wolmirstedt and Mannheim, where members of the Pax Europa movement were injured.

The incident has shocked the city, and local politicians, including the mayor and the interior minister, have expressed their disbelief and offered condolences. The attack has also raised concerns among the population, leading to discussions about public safety and the need for stricter security measures.

The police are continuing their investigation and have not released a description of the attacker.