Knife attack in Vallstedt: Four seriously injured, perpetrators in custody!

Knife attack in Vallstedt: Four seriously injured, perpetrators in custody!

An unprecedented incident occurred in the Peine district, Lower Saxony, where a 32-year-old man carried out a knife attack last Saturday afternoon, resulting in four people being seriously injured. The suspect was arrested by the police on site and is now in custody, as the Salzgitter/Peine/Wolfenbüttel police station announced. So far, however, there is no information about the attacker's motive and the exact background to the crime.

The man, who comes from Peine, attacked his victims, three men and a woman, all Germans and neighbors, on the side of the road in Vallstedt while they were busy with everyday activities, such as sweeping the sidewalk or working in their gardens. What is particularly frightening is that the attacker was not considered conspicuous or had a criminal record before this incident. Initial investigations suggested that there may be a mental illness.

Details of the injured

The victims, including an 18-year-old, a 66-year-old and a 73-year-old, suffered serious injuries and are currently being treated in various hospitals. Fortunately, all three men are out of danger and some were able to be interviewed by the police on Saturday evening.

The fourth injured person, a 48-year-old woman, was also taken to hospital, but no further information about her condition is available. “Medical treatment is in full swing and all patients are receiving the best possible care,” said police spokesman Malte Jansen.

Reactions from the community

The incident caused great consternation in the community of Vechelde, to which Vallstedt belongs. The local mayor Hans-Jürgen Mintel commented in the “Peiner Allgemeine Zeitung” and described the situation as emotionally overwhelming: “It’s getting to the heart. But you can’t look into people.” The municipality expressed its condolences for the injured and their families and wished them a speedy recovery in a publication on its website.

Due to the many questions this attack raises, the community remains concerned and concerned for the safety of its members. Police are continuing to investigate to uncover more information and determine whether the incident is related to a larger societal problem.

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