Germany: Seven injured in axe attack at Dusseldorf train station

DN Bureau

The Police believe the suspect, a 36-year-old man who lives in Wuppertal, was alone when he attacked.

Dusseldorf's main train station
Dusseldorf's main train station


New York: An axe-wielding man went on a rampage at Dusseldorf's main train station injuring at least seven people, of which three are seriously wounded, said the German Police.


According to sources, the Police believe the suspect, a 36-year-old man who lives in Wuppertal, was alone when he attacked, however, speculations are rife that he could have had other accomplices, as suspects are being rounded up.

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But local authorities believe the man, who has been arrest, has mental problems.

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German media reported that one attacker tried to flee from police by jumping from a bridge onto the street below before being caught by officers.

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The station remained closed late Thursday as investigators swarmed over the scene and cordoned the area.


Meanwhile, the motive for the attack remains unclear. (ANI)
 










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