Overview
- Police confirmed a young man was stabbed at Essen Hauptbahnhof and taken to hospital.
- Authorities opened a homicide commission inquiry after the late‑afternoon attack.
- Police said any connection to an earlier demonstration marking the anniversary of the Assad regime’s fall remains unclear.
- Officials described the rally as largely peaceful, though pyrotechnics and banned flags were reported, and turnout of about 10,000 exceeded the 2,500 expected, prompting road closures.
- Media and eyewitness accounts described a confused situation at the station with fireworks and scuffles, and Bild reported the victim suffered three stab wounds to the back, which has not been officially confirmed.