A 17-year-old Afghan refugee believed to be behind the attack was shot dead by police as he reportedly charged at them following the incident at Würzburg-Heidingsfeld station
18 people have been injured after a man armed with an axe went on a bloody rampage after storming a train in Germany.
Armed police swarmed the area soon after receiving reports that a man hacked at passengers on board a train close to Wurzburg in southern Germany.
Police have confirmed that 18 people have been injured in the horrifying attack - which began in a train this evening. Four are understood to be seriously injured.
A 17-year-old Afghan refugee believed to be behind the attack was shot dead by police as he reportedly charged at them following the incident at Würzburg-Heidingsfeld station.
The boy is reported to have shouted "Allahu Akbar" before the attack.
We will bring you the latest updates as we get them
Armed police swarmed the area soon after receiving reports that a man hacked at passengers on board a train close to Wurzburg in southern Germany.
Police have confirmed that 18 people have been injured in the horrifying attack - which began in a train this evening. Four are understood to be seriously injured.
A 17-year-old Afghan refugee believed to be behind the attack was shot dead by police as he reportedly charged at them following the incident at Würzburg-Heidingsfeld station.
The boy is reported to have shouted "Allahu Akbar" before the attack.
We will bring you the latest updates as we get them
Key Events So Far
'I have never seen so much blood in my life'
More harrowing accounts of the axe attack are emerging this morning.One woman who lives nearby the scene of the attack went to train after hearing reports of the attack in the hope that she could help.
She has been speaking to German newspaper Bild...
I have never seen so much blood in my life. I will not sleep tonight.
Family from Hong Kong among the injured
A family from Hong Kong are understood to be among the injured.Officials in the city confirmed that its immigration department is liaising with German authorities.
However the extent of their injuries is not clear.
#PrayForGermany
Social media users have been taking to Twitter throughout the evening to show solidarity with the victims of the attack.But many users are commenting on how common these trends have become.
One writes: “Everyday I see a new “pray for” hashtag which is trending. This is honestly scary what is happening to this world.”
Culled from Mirror
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