knife attack in German city, 3 killed, several injured

Berlin:  In Germany’s Solingen city at least three people have been killed and several others injured in a knife attack. The attack took place on Friday night as a festival was underway to mark the 650th anniversary of the city’s founding, according to media reports

. At present, rescue workers are working on those injured. Some 80,000 people were reportedly present for the celebration. At about 10 p.m. local time, a man with a knife attacked people attending the event. Police then issued a major alert and a shooting alert. The celebration was immediately cancelled, and visitors were asked to leave. Police sources said no arrests have been made yet.