The terrorist group ISIS has claimed responsibility for yesterday's attack in the city of Solingen, Germany. German authorities have confirmed the arrest of two individuals in connection with the incident.
According to reports from German media, the Düsseldorf police announced that two suspects have been detained on suspicion of carrying out a knife attack during a festival in Solingen.
On the evening of August 23, an assailant entered a festival in Solingen and attacked people with a knife. German police reported that the attack resulted in the deaths of three people and left eight others injured. The police also noted that the condition of five of the injured is "critical."
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed his sorrow over the attack in Solingen, stating that the perpetrator must be apprehended and brought to justice as soon as possible. The German Foreign Minister also strongly condemned the attack, stating that she was shocked by the incident.
This attack comes just a week after German officials called for stricter measures to control crimes involving knives. Knife attacks are uncommon in Germany, and this marks the first time ISIS has claimed responsibility for a terrorist attack in the country.
