Three Die In German Festival Knife Attack 

Police officers stand guard on August 24, 2024 near the cordoned-off scene where at least three people were killed and several injured when a man attacked them with a knife on late August 23, 2024 in Solingen, western Germany, according to German media, as the city celebrated its 650th anniversary.

Three people were killed and four severely wounded in a knife attack at a festival in the western German city of Solingen, police said, with the search for the suspect dragging on into Saturday morning.

A police spokeswoman in nearby Duesseldorf told AFP early Saturday that the ongoing manhunt extended beyond Solingen, and that numerous roadblocks had also been set up around the city.

So far, there was still no detailed description of the suspect, with police seeking information about the Friday night attack — including photos and videos — via an online portal, the spokeswoman said.

In the immediate aftermath of the attack, there was a large police presence at the scene including special forces and a helicopter, according to an AFP photographer.