Authorities are currently seeking witnesses to the incident, but have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or the suspect.

A 28-year-old man from Afghanistan has been arrested following a knife attack in Schoental Park, Aschaffenburg, Germany, which resulted in two fatalities.

The suspect entered Germany in November 2022 and was undergoing psychiatric treatment after several prior violent incidents, though there were no signs of radical beliefs.

Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann announced plans to review standards for the care of mentally ill individuals, balancing public safety with individual rights.

Sahra Wagenknecht from the BSW party criticized the government's handling of past incidents and called for a shift in refugee policy, holding leaders accountable for the attack.

This tragic event has intensified the political debate surrounding migration policy, particularly as it highlights the challenges local authorities face in managing migrants.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz faced significant criticism from various political figures who blamed him for perceived failures in handling immigration and security policies.

In response to the attack, CDU leader Friedrich Merz called for stricter immigration laws and demanded clear political accountability, emphasizing that the attacker was likely subject to deportation.

Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser expressed her condolences to the victims' families and committed to ensuring a thorough investigation into the incident.

Scholz condemned the attack as a 'terror act' and convened an emergency meeting with security officials, expressing frustration over recurring violent incidents.

The attack occurs just one month ahead of the federal elections, where immigration and security issues are expected to be central topics of debate.

Aschaffenburg's mayor urged calm, stressing that the actions of one individual should not reflect on an entire group, while a memorial service is planned to honor the victims.