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Child murdered, another witness present in the incident in Afghanistan

In the heart of Aschaffenburg, a tragic event unfolded on a weekday morning in Schöntal Park. Local police from Unterfranken reported multiple individuals sustained injuries due to a violent knife attack.

Child Mercilessly Slaughtered by Afghan, Bystander Present
Child Mercilessly Slaughtered by Afghan, Bystander Present

Child murdered, another witness present in the incident in Afghanistan

The peaceful atmosphere of Schöntal Park in Aschaffenburg, Germany, was shattered on January 22, 2025, by a shocking incident. A targeted attack on a kindergarten group in the park left a two-year-old child fatally injured and another critically wounded[1].

The perpetrator, identified as Enamullah Omarzai, a 28-year-old Afghan asylum seeker, followed a group of two female teachers and five toddlers for approximately fifteen minutes before launching the attack[1]. The nature of the attack and his subsequent arrest after a struggle suggest a deliberate and violent act.

The area around Schöntal Park was immediately cordoned off, and rescue services and police were on site in large numbers to care for the injured and secure evidence. The other children were safely handed over to their parents and are currently receiving psychological support[1].

Investigators are working diligently to clarify the background of the crime, but there are no indications of other suspects in the case. The suspect was arrested near the scene of the crime immediately after the attack[1].

Reports do not provide detailed information explicitly about Omarzai's mental health status. However, the suspected perpetrator is said to have shown signs of mental abnormalities beforehand, although this information remains unconfirmed[1].

Two people, including the 41-year-old man who intervened, were killed during the attack. There are no further updates on their identities at this time[1].

The Aschaffenburg community is left reeling from this tragic event, and our thoughts remain with the families affected by this senseless act of violence.

[1] Source: Various local and national news outlets, as of January 23, 2025.

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