An alarm was raised at noon on Wednesday (22/1) in a park in the city of Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, following a knife attack.
According to initial reports, two people were killed and several others were injured. According to the BILD newspaper, a child is among the victims.
A major police operation is underway in the area. According to German media, the police have made an arrest.
"The area around the crime scene remains cordoned off. One person is in custody. There are no indications of other suspects. There is no danger to the public," police said.
The reasons for the attack remain unclear.
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