Bavaria Two people die in violent attack in Aschaffenburg
According to current information, two people have been killed in an attack in a park in Aschaffenburg. According to the police, other people were injured. One suspect has been provisionally arrested, a police spokesman said. Further details, such as the gender, were not initially made public.
22.01.2025, 13:49
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A second person who was initially arrested was not suspected of any wrongdoing. According to the police, this was a witness. There were initially no other suspects.
According to the information available so far, a stabbing weapon was used. The scene of the crime and the park were cordoned off after the incident at midday. There was no danger to the public, said the spokesperson.
Background not yet known
The background to the attack was initially unclear. Rail traffic in Aschaffenburg was suspended because a suspect allegedly tried to flee across the railroad tracks. Trains to and from Aschaffenburg are currently being held back, according to the railroad company. The extent of the impact on regional and long-distance services was not initially foreseeable.
Police repeatedly on the move in the park
Aschaffenburg is located in the Bavarian administrative district of Lower Franconia, close to the state border with Hesse. The park called Schöntal is located in the city center. The police are always on the move there with foot patrols, as the spokesman said. This may be one of the reasons why the suspect could have been caught quickly.
Whether witnesses to the crime helped is currently being clarified. According to the city, the historic park in the English garden style is just over nine hectares in size.
