Aschaffenburg Mourns After Fatal Park Stabbings

A two-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man were killed in a knife attack as officials and communities gather for remembrance and reflection.

A 28-year-old Afghan man attacked four people in an Aschaffenburg park, killing a two-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man, and injuring two others.
The suspect, who reportedly targeted strangers, is now in a psychiatric facility following the attack on Wednesday.
A memorial service was held in Aschaffenburg, attended by political leaders including Nancy Faeser and Markus Söder, who also visited the crime scene to lay wreaths.
The ecumenical service included contributions from Christian and Islamic leaders and was broadcast locally and online for wider participation.
A special conference of Germany's interior ministers is scheduled to address issues related to violent crimes by individuals with mental health conditions.