Suspect arrested in German gymnasium assault that left 4 wounded

Police on Friday had launched photos of a person sought within the assault after acquiring footage from a surveillance digital camera positioned close to the John Reed Health studio the place the assault came about late Tuesday. Authorities supplied a reward of two,000 euros ($2,200) for info resulting in his arrest.

Two males, a Syrian and a German, went to police on Saturday afternoon with info on the suspect, whom they’d acknowledged from the images. The suspect was arrested at his residence in Duisburg, the place police discovered two knives which will have been used within the assault.

The person utilized efficiently for asylum in Germany in 2016 and had no earlier police file, police and prosecutors mentioned. They mentioned they’re nonetheless investigating what the motive may need been.

Officers have mentioned the attacker appeared to have focused probably the most critically injured sufferer, a 21-year-old man who continues to be in a life-threatening situation. The opposite victims, additionally males, have been two 24-year-olds and a 32-year-old.