A horrific stabbing spree in Schöntal Park, Aschaffenburg, left a 2-year-old child and a 41-year-old man dead, with two others seriously injured, including another young child. Authorities have arrested a 28-year-old Afghan man as the prime suspect in the attack.
The tragedy unfolded around 11:45 a.m. when the attacker reportedly followed a daycare group of children and teachers walking through the park. Teachers, sensing danger, tried to leave the area, but the man launched a knife attack, targeting the children. A 41-year-old man, who stepped in to protect the group, was fatally stabbed.
The suspect attempted to flee across nearby train tracks but was swiftly apprehended by police, who led him away in a headlock. While initial reports suggested two arrests, police later clarified the second individual was a witness being questioned.
The murder weapon has been recovered, and forensic teams remain on-site as investigations continue. Authorities have not confirmed a motive and are investigating any potential links to terrorism, though nothing has been ruled out.
Schöntal Park, typically a tranquil setting, has recently been flagged as a “dangerous place” due to increased crime, including robbery and drug-related incidents. Enhanced police patrols in the area likely played a role in the rapid arrest.
Witnesses and emergency responders are reportedly shaken, with several officers requiring psychological counseling. Teachers involved in the attack are also receiving trauma support, while the remaining children have been safely reunited with their families.
The violent attack has left the community in shock and mourning, as investigators work to uncover the full details behind this devastating incident.
