A man was severely injured in a knife attack near Berlin's Holocaust memorial on Saturday evening. Authorities are investigating the incident as the perpetrator escapes.
Berlin Holocaust Memorial Knife Attack Leaves Man Injured
Berlin Holocaust Memorial Knife Attack Leaves Man Injured
Serious incident at iconic memorial prompts police investigation as suspect remains at large.
A serious knife attack occurred near Berlin's Holocaust memorial, leaving a man with significant injuries, as reported by German media outlets. The attack took place around 18:00 local time (17:00 GMT), prompting a swift response from law enforcement. Police confirmed via X that investigations are currently underway to determine the specifics of the incident.
The Tagesspiegel newspaper stated that the police have cordoned off the area while conducting a thorough search for evidence. Police spokesman Florian Nath informed the media that the suspect is still at large, and crucially, the weapon used in the attack, described as a sharp object, has not yet been recovered.
Emergency response teams quickly transported the injured man to a hospital, and the police report also indicated that several individuals who witnessed the traumatic event are receiving care from rescue workers at the scene. This stabbing appears to have happened on the northern side of the memorial, directly across from the US Embassy, a location dedicated to honoring the memory of the murdered Jews of Europe and encompassing an area of 19,000 square meters.
The motive behind this attack remains undetermined, and authorities are actively searching for the assailant. As this story develops, updates will be provided, and further details will emerge in the coming hours. For more immediate news, updates can be followed through major news outlets and platforms.
