Two people were seriously injured in a knife attack in Austria.
The act took place near Salzburg, the perpetrator turned himself in.
Elsbethen (Austria) – Two people were seriously injured in a knife attack in Elsbethen near Salzburg.
According to a police spokeswoman, the crime happened in a care facility for disabled people.
Knife attack near Salzburg: two people seriously injured
According to Austrian media reports, the attacker is a 28-year-old man.
The seriously injured victims were immediately taken to the Salzburg University Hospital.
The alleged perpetrator turned himself in after the attack: “He was arrested there and a knife was also secured.
It must first be clarified whether it is the murder weapon," said the police spokeswoman.
There is no evidence of a terrorist background.
As reported by the
Salzburger Nachrichten
, the State Criminal Police Office (LKA) is even investigating two attempted murders.
The reason for the knife attack is said to have been a previous dispute.
The victims are most likely social workers.
(rodi/dpa)
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