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| Axe-wielding man attacks German railway passengers | Axe-wielding man attacks German railway passengers |
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| Over a dozen people have been injured after a man armed with an axe and a knife attacked people on board a train traveling between Wurzburg-Heidingsfeld and Ochsenfurt, in central Germany. | Over a dozen people have been injured after a man armed with an axe and a knife attacked people on board a train traveling between Wurzburg-Heidingsfeld and Ochsenfurt, in central Germany. |
| German police confirmed that between 10 and 15 people were injured in the attack. Meanwhile local media reports suggested that up to 21 people could have been hurt. | German police confirmed that between 10 and 15 people were injured in the attack. Meanwhile local media reports suggested that up to 21 people could have been hurt. |
| At least three of the victims suffered “serious” injuries, police spokesman told local news outlet Blaulicht Würzburg. | At least three of the victims suffered “serious” injuries, police spokesman told local news outlet Blaulicht Würzburg. |
| Another person suffered light injuries, while all 14 passengers who had been in the same car of the regional train were in a state of “shock” following the onslaught. | Another person suffered light injuries, while all 14 passengers who had been in the same car of the regional train were in a state of “shock” following the onslaught. |
| The perpetrator, who fled the scene after the attack, was “shot” by officers, police confirmed. | The perpetrator, who fled the scene after the attack, was “shot” by officers, police confirmed. |
| Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann announced that authorities believe that a 17-year-old teen of Afghan origin was behind the attack. | Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann announced that authorities believe that a 17-year-old teen of Afghan origin was behind the attack. |
| The suspect entered the country as an “unaccompanied minor” and lived with a “foster family” for the last two weeks. Before that he had been housed at the Kolping-Heim refugee center, FOCUS online reported. | The suspect entered the country as an “unaccompanied minor” and lived with a “foster family” for the last two weeks. Before that he had been housed at the Kolping-Heim refugee center, FOCUS online reported. |
| The minister also refuted claims of a possible second attacker, and are treating the attack as a “single perpetrator” case. | The minister also refuted claims of a possible second attacker, and are treating the attack as a “single perpetrator” case. |
| Some German media reports suggest that the 17-year-old attacker who resided in Ochsenfurt shouted “Allahu Akbar” (God is great) as he charged at his victims. | |
| A police helicopter was circling the area and a large number of officers were deployed to the scene. Over a dozen paramedics also arrived on site, according to photos shared on Twitter. | A police helicopter was circling the area and a large number of officers were deployed to the scene. Over a dozen paramedics also arrived on site, according to photos shared on Twitter. |
| Authorities have organized an alternative bus route for passengers as the train line between Wurzburg-Heidingsfeld and Ochsenfurt has temporarily been shut down. | Authorities have organized an alternative bus route for passengers as the train line between Wurzburg-Heidingsfeld and Ochsenfurt has temporarily been shut down. |