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A man was seriously injured in a knife incident that occurred near the Holocaust memorial in Berlin. According to local police, the attack took place at approximately 6:00 PM local time (5:00 PM GMT), and ongoing investigations are currently being conducted to uncover further details about the event.
As reported by Tagesspiegel, officers have secured the area and are actively searching for evidence related to the crime. Authorities are in pursuit of the suspect, also a male, who is believed to have fled the scene while carrying the weapon used in the assault.
It remains unclear whether the victim, who has been hospitalized with injuries not deemed life-threatening, was acquainted with his assailant. The police have stated that they are unaware of any potential motive for the attack and are interviewing multiple witnesses to gather more information.
The exact nature of the weapon involved is still unknown, as investigators continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding the incident. In response to the attack, a significant police presence has been deployed to the area, and rescue personnel are on site to support several individuals who witnessed the event.
The knife attack occurred on the northern side of the memorial, which is situated across from the United States Embassy. The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, recognized as Germany’s primary Holocaust memorial, spans an area of 19,000 square meters.
