(Hamburg, Germany) - On the 23rd, a 39-year-old German woman carried out a knife attack at Hamburg Central Station in northern Germany, resulting in at least 18 people being injured. Police stated that the woman showed signs of mental illness and have ruled out a political motive for the attack.
According to AFP, German police mentioned in a statement that the woman showed clear signs of mental illness, but did not provide further details on her condition.
Police noted that there was no evidence indicating she was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the incident. The attack left 4 people severely injured.
According to the police, the woman was subdued and arrested by law enforcement officers at the scene and did not resist at the time.
The police announced that they have ruled out a "political motive" for the attack, and identified the suspect as acting alone.
Emergency services initially indicated that the 4 severely injured individuals were at risk of life-threatening conditions, but police stated that all victims now appear to be out of danger.
According to AFP, German police mentioned in a statement that the woman showed clear signs of mental illness, but did not provide further details on her condition.
Police noted that there was no evidence indicating she was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the incident. The attack left 4 people severely injured.
According to the police, the woman was subdued and arrested by law enforcement officers at the scene and did not resist at the time.
The police announced that they have ruled out a "political motive" for the attack, and identified the suspect as acting alone.
Emergency services initially indicated that the 4 severely injured individuals were at risk of life-threatening conditions, but police stated that all victims now appear to be out of danger.