Knife attack on train in Germany leaves 9 dead and injured

The attack took place in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, which borders Denmark, on a train travelling from Kiel to Hamburg at around 3pm local time on January 25. Police arrested the suspect, a 33-year-old man, at a small station in the town of Brokstedt. He was taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries.

According to DW, of the 7 injured victims, 3 were seriously injured, and 4 others were slightly injured.

The suspect in a knife attack on a train that left nine people dead and injured in Germany was subdued by passengers before police arrived at the scene. Photo: dpa

Ms. Sabine Sütterlin-Waack - Minister of the Interior of Schleswig-Holstein state said that the suspect is a stateless person from the Palestinian territories.

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser shared on Twitter that the suspect's background is being investigated and is currently a top priority.

According to police, the attack occurred as the train carrying about 70 passengers was approaching Brokstedt station. Passengers on the train tried to restrain the suspect before police arrived.

About 2 hours after the attack, information about the motive and reason for the attack has not been determined, and the condition of the injured victims is also unclear.

Through preliminary checks, police said the suspect was not on the list of extremists who needed to be monitored.