Germany: Police investigating reported knife attack at Neuruppin's Reiz shopping center Jan. 4

As of the evening of Jan. 4, increased security is likely at the Reiz Shopping Center in Neuruppin due to an ongoing police investigation into an earlier knife attack that injured at least two people. Reports indicate that authorities deployed to the area earlier in the afternoon after receiving calls regarding the incident. The area remains cordoned off. The motive behind the incident and details regarding suspects remain unclear.

Lingering heightened security, transport, and business disruptions are likely for the duration of the investigation.