Knife Attack in German Park Kills Two, Including Toddler

An Afghan asylum seeker with a history of mental health issues was arrested following the attack, which has intensified political debate over migration policies ahead of Germany's national election.

The attack occurred on Wednesday in Aschaffenburg's Schöntal Park, killing a 2-year-old boy of Moroccan descent and a 41-year-old German man who intervened to protect children.
Three others were injured, including a 2-year-old Syrian girl, a teacher, and an elderly man, all of whom are receiving medical treatment.
The suspect, a 28-year-old Afghan man with a history of violent behavior and psychiatric treatment, was arrested shortly after the attack and is being held in custody.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned the act as an 'unbelievable act of terror' and demanded an investigation into why the suspect, a failed asylum seeker, remained in the country.
The incident has fueled heated political discourse on migration and public safety, with opposition leaders calling for stricter asylum policies and deportation measures ahead of the February 23 election.