2 people are killed in a knife attack in Germany. Scholz says there must be consequences

In a tragic incident that shook the city of Aschaffenburg in Bavaria, two people, including a 2-year-old boy, lost their lives in a stabbing attack that occurred on Wednesday. Three others were also injured in the attack, which was carried out by a former asylum-seeker who was supposed to be leaving Germany. The suspect was swiftly arrested after the incident.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed his concern over the presence of the suspect in the country, emphasizing the need for authorities to investigate why he was still in Germany. With the national election looming just a month away, the issue of curbing irregular migration has taken center stage, and Scholz stressed that there must be consequences for such attacks.

The attack took place in a park in Aschaffenburg just before noon, where the assailant targeted a group of kindergarten children with a kitchen knife. Tragically, the 2-year-old boy of Moroccan origin was killed in the attack, along with a 41-year-old German man who tried to intervene and protect the children. Two adults and a 2-year-old Syrian girl sustained injuries but were reported to be in stable condition after receiving medical treatment.

Authorities revealed that the suspect, a 28-year-old Afghan national, had a history of violence and had been sent for psychiatric treatment on multiple occasions. Despite being flagged by authorities, he was released each time. The suspect arrived in Germany in November 2022 and applied for asylum in early 2023. Despite being instructed to leave the country in December 2024, he was still present in Germany at the time of the attack.

Investigations into the motive behind the attack are ongoing, with initial suspicions pointing towards the suspect’s psychiatric illness. A search of his residence at a refugee home yielded no evidence of radical Islamic views, only medication consistent with psychiatric treatment.

The incident has sparked political debate and calls for action ahead of the national election. Chancellor Scholz condemned the attack as an act of terror and called for immediate consequences to prevent such tragedies from recurring. Following previous attacks involving immigrants, Scholz has pledged to intensify deportations of criminals from Afghanistan and Syria and rejected asylum-seekers.

The tragic stabbing in Aschaffenburg serves as a grim reminder of the challenges faced by authorities in dealing with individuals with a history of violence. As investigations continue and the community mourns the loss of innocent lives, the focus remains on addressing the underlying issues and ensuring the safety and security of all residents in Germany.