Knife attack in Germany: police officer dies from his injuries | World News

The 29-year-old was one of six people seriously injured in the attack on Mannheim's central square on Friday. Police have not publicly suggested any possible motive.

A police officer stabbed during an attack at a far-right rally in Germany has died.

The 29-year-old was one of six people who were seriously injured in the crash. central square of Mannheim Friday.

He was placed in an induced coma but died Sunday, authorities said.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz posted on X, formerly Twitter, that he was “deeply saddened” and said the officer's “commitment to the safety of all of us deserves the highest recognition.”

The officer was stabbed several times in the head and neck.

A 25-year-old Afghan suspect was shot and injured at the scene.

He remains hospitalized and a judge ordered his detention on suspicion of attempted murder.

Police and prosecutors have not publicly suggested any possible motive for the attack.

However, this happened during an event organized by German the far-right group Pax Europa.

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Anti-Islam activist Michael Sturzenberger, 59, who is one of the group's leading figures, is among the injured.

The other victims were four men aged 25, 36, 42 and 54.

The 54-year-old suffered injuries which were initially thought to be life-threatening, but is now expected to survive.