25 Jul 2017 | 04:45 PM UTC
Switzerland: Five injured in chainsaw attack in Schaffhausen July 24
Chainsaw attack leaves five injured; road closures in Schaffhausen July 24
Event
At least five people have been injured in an attack by a man armed with a chainsaw at approximately 10:30 (local time) on Monday, July 24, in Schaffhausen, a town located in northern Switzerland near the German border. Local police insist the incident is not a terrorist attack. Although the assailant has been identified, his whereabouts are currently unknown.
Part of the old city center of Schaffhausen has been closed off, resulting in traffic disruptions. Police have asked individuals present to avoid the center entirely until further notice.
Advice
Individuals present in Schaffhausen are advised to keep abreast of developments to the situation and to remain extremely vigilant.