In a shocking act of violence, a man attacked partygoers at a private EM party in Wolmirstedt, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, resulting in three serious injuries and the death of a young man. The incident occurred on Friday evening, during the Germany vs. Scotland match, part of the European football championships. Witnesses reported that the assailant had previously made threats with a knife in an adjacent garden. The attacker, described as being of ‘southern origin’, was later shot by police after he attacked them upon their arrival at the scene. The young man who was stabbed succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The community is in shock following the incident, and the investigation is ongoing to determine the motives behind the attack. Police are expected to provide more details on Saturday.
Key points
- A man attacked attendees at a private EM party in Wolmirstedt, Germany, leaving one dead and three seriously injured.
- The assailant was shot by police after attacking officers and later died from his injuries.
- The motives behind the attack are still unknown, with an ongoing investigation.
