Man Attacks Five Cafe Guests in Bielefeld, German Police Suspect Terrorist Act
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May 18, 2025 16:49
bielefeld - A man injures five people with a sharp object at a cafe in Bielefeld, Germany, leaving three seriously wounded. German authorities suspect a terrorist attack as the perpetrator remains at large.
Man Attacks Five Cafe Guests in Bielefeld
In a disturbing incident in Bielefeld, Germany, a man wounded five cafe patrons with a sharp object, causing serious injuries to three victims, two of whom are in critical condition.
Suspected Terrorist Act
German police believe the attack may be a terrorist act, as witnesses reported the assailant randomly stabbing guests with a knife and a concealed blade in a special walking stick.
Despite being subdued by other patrons, the perpetrator managed to escape on foot after sustaining facial injuries. Upon fleeing, he left behind a backpack containing additional weapons and a flammable liquid. Authorities found a Syrian residence permit in the backpack, raising further concerns.