Two people, including a child, were killed and two others seriously injured in a stabbing attack in a park in Bavaria on Wednesday, German police said.
Authorities reported that the suspect was quickly detained after attempting to flee along nearby train tracks. Police said the motive for the attack was not immediately clear but confirmed it was not related to terrorism.
Train services in the area were temporarily halted during the suspect’s flight, according to the German news agency dpa. Police provided the update via the social media platform X.
Officials have urged witnesses to come forward as they continue their investigation. No details have been released about the victims or the suspect.