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An Afghan migrant stabs 4 German football fans. 1 person killed, 2 wounded seriously

Date:
14.06.2024

First, migrant stabbed a 23-y-old to death.

He was watching the game between Germany & Scotland at the town square in Wolmirstedt

Later, he stabbed 3 Germans watching the game in their backyard.

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German police said the attacker was a 27-year-old Afghan national and his first victim was also from Afghanistan.

The assailant then rushed through a nearby allotment, reportedly threatening people with a "knife-like object."

He entered the property where the party was taking place to watch the Germany vs. Scotland match and allegedly stabbed attendees at random.

Three people were injured.

The attack happened a few minutes after kickoff in the Group A game, police said. 

Two of the injured, a 50-year-old and a 75-year-old man, are badly wounded, police said.  A 56-year-old man was slightly hurt.

The assailant was later shot dead by police.

The police said the man approached officers as they arrived at the scene and "firearms were used." 

The perpetrator "died in hospital" from gunshot wounds, the police added. Is motive of attack related to Iislam terrorism in Europe, still a question.

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Sources: news.lv, dw.com

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