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Man Injures Three in Knife Attack at Winterthur Train Station

Investigators are reviewing footage that reportedly shows the suspect shouting 'Allah Akbar' as they work to determine a motive.

Overview

  • A 31-year-old Swiss man stabbed three people at Winterthur station shortly after 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, and the victims were taken to the cantonal hospital.
  • Police arrested the alleged attacker at the scene and have placed him in custody while investigators carry out enquiries.
  • The three victims are Swiss men aged 28, 43 and 52, and authorities have not disclosed the severity of their injuries.
  • Images and videos shared by Swiss media and on social networks reportedly show the suspect running and shouting 'Allah Akbar', a detail investigators are examining but have not confirmed as a motive.
  • Cantonal and municipal police, CFF transport police and hospital rescue teams secured the station and launched an investigation focused on evidence review and public safety measures.