A festival in Germany dissolved into chaos after three people were killed in a stabbing spree, local German news agency dpa reported.
The incident happened near the central square of Solingen, Germany, which is located near Cologne and Duesseldorf, at approximately 9:35 p.m. local time.
The residents in the city were enjoying a festival to mark the town’s 650 year anniversary when the attack occurred.
Witnesses said the perpetrator was at large, the outlet added.
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The local agency reported that the weapon was believed to be a knife.
Photos from the incident showed police standing guard near the town center and ambulances at the scene.
This is a breaking news story.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
