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29 Sep 2018 | 01:06 AM UTC

Germany: Ravensburg attack Sep. 28 likely not connected to international terror /update 1

Knife-wielding assailant wounds three people in Ravensburg (Baden-Württemberg state) September 28; authorities claim initial evidence does not suggest attacker has a terrorist background

Informational

Event

A knife-wielding assailant wounded three people in Ravensburg (Baden-Württemberg state) on Friday, September 28. Police officers subsequently arrested the suspect near Marienplatz. While the attacker's motive for the stabbing remained unclear as of Friday evening (local time), authorities claim that there is no initial evidence to suggest that the attacker has links to international terror groups. A heightened security presence is to be expected in Ravensburg, particularly in the vicinity of the incident, over the coming hours.

Advice

Individuals in Ravensburg are advised to monitor developments to the situation and adhere to any instructions issued by the local authorities.