A major police operation is underway in Solingen following a tragic knife attack during the city's 650th anniversary festival. The incident has left several dead and many injured, prompting a swift response from local authorities and emergency services.
As of August 24, the police confirmed that three people have died and four others are seriously injured. The perpetrator remains on the run, and the area has been cordoned off as helicopters survey the scene. Eyewitness accounts describe a chaotic atmosphere, with attendees in shock and emergency responders working tirelessly to assist the victims.
In light of this incident, Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser has announced a tightening of gun laws, specifically addressing knife regulations. The new laws will allow knives with a blade length of up to six centimeters in public, down from twelve centimeters, and will impose a general ban on dangerous switchblades. This response highlights the growing concern over knife attacks in Germany.
