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18 Aug 2017 | 03:57 PM UTC

Germany: Deadly stabbing in Wuppertal-Elberfeld

Police searching for one or more suspects after one person was stabbed to death and another severely wounded in Wuppertal-Elbefeld on August 18; remain vigilant

Warning

Event

Security forces are searching for one or more suspects after at least two people were stabbed in Wuppertal-Elberfeld, a town 30 km (20 mi) east of Düsseldorf. According to media reports, one of the victims has died and the other is severely wounded. The motive for the attack remains unclear; details are still emerging.

Advice

Individuals in or near Wuppertal-Elberfeld are advised to avoid the area of the attack, monitor the situation, and obey any instructions issued by the local authorities.