Multiple people have been injured after a knifeman apparently stabbed members of the public on a YouTube live stream in the German city of Mannheim.
The assailant, wearing a green t-shirt under a black tracksuit, was caught on video attacking workers outside a campaign tent for German anti-Islamist campaign group Citizens’ Movement Pax Europa (BPE) in Mannheim’s Marktplatz square.
The live-streamed footage was uploaded by hard-right German activist Michael Stürzenberger – who was was reportedly also targeted by the knifeman – as part of “Eyes Open!”, an ongoing rally tour for the BPE.
The video began with around 12 minutes of peaceful recording in the square – but as workers began setting up placards and speakers for the event, the footage descended into chaos.
After attacking and grappling with BPE staff, the man was then seen rampaging through Marktplatz with a bloodied knife in hand, stabbing workers at the tent and rushing towards members of the public including a police officer.
More bystanders could be seen attempting to restrain the man as he lunged to stab people in broad daylight before dozens of armed police stepped in, shooting him.
In the shocking footage, the attacker can be seen stabbing a police officer in the back of his neck as he attempted to restrain another person.
And in the aftermath of the attack, paramedics were seen treating at least three victims at the scene, while a police cordon has been put in place.
A police statement said: “There is currently a major police operation in Marktplatz in Mannheim. A rescue helicopter is also in use. No further information can be provided at this time.”
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