A Spanish tourist was seriously injured after being stabbed at the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin this afternoon, police reported. The attack occurred around 6:00 PM local time and the perpetrator has already been arrested and is in custody.
The victim, a man in his 30s, was assisted at the scene by firefighters and then taken to the hospital. According to a police spokesperson, his life is not in danger. So far, the motive for the attack is unknown and authorities continue to investigate.
At the time of the incident, emergency teams also helped several people who witnessed the attack. The area where the event took place, in the city center, was cordoned off by authorities who initiated a search operation.
According to the German newspaper Tagesspiegel, the tourist was attacked with a sharp object. Authorities are still expected to clarify what happened and determine the circumstances surrounding this violent act. We will need to wait for further updates from the police to know more details about the case.
