Belgian killed in knife attack in Germany

Belgian killed in knife attack in Germany
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A knife attack occurred on Saturday afternoon in Germany, in Bad Hönningen near Cologne. One person lost his life and others were injured.

The stabbing was the result of an argument, according to German newspaper General-Anzeiger. A 38-year-old suspect has been arrested. There is no indication that this is a terrorist incident, Koblenz police announced on Sunday.

The victim was Belgian national, 55-year-old Claudia, a resident of Embourg near Liège. It is unknown if the victim and the perpetrator knew each other. A 30-year-old man also suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

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