Stabbing incident injures five in Oberhausen (North Rhine-Westphalia state) November 19

Event

Local media reported that a stabbing incident injured five people, leaving one with life-threatening injuries, in Oberhausen (North Rhine-Westphalia state) on Thursday evening, November 19. The injured, which includes the attacker who is under custody, have been taken to a local hospital to receive treatment. As of Thursday evening, the motive of the knife attack is suspected to have been related to a family dispute.

A heightened police presence is likely in the area while police continue their investigations.

Advice

Those in the area are advised to monitor the situation and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.