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Germany: Knife attack in Würzburg

At least three people were killed and six others injured in a knife attack in downtown Würzburg. 

According to Bild journalists, at least three people were killed and six others injured, some seriously. The perpetrator was arrested with a shot to the leg.

According to information provided by the police on Twitter, there is no longer any threat to the population. Nothing indicates a second perpetrator.

The areas in the city center are still blocked. An on-site dpa reporter reported that there were many ambulances and police vehicles in the streets.

On social media, several alleged eyewitnesses described how brave passersby attempted to incapacitate a man.

source: Bild.de