A police officer who was stabbed during a far-right rally in Germany has tragically passed away, adding to the toll of six people seriously injured in Mannheim’s central square on Friday.
The 29-year-old officer, who sustained multiple stab wounds to the head and neck, was placed in an artificial coma but succumbed to his injuries on Sunday, according to officials.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed deep sorrow over the officer’s death, praising his dedication to public safety as deserving the highest recognition.
The attack occurred during an event organized by the German far-right group Pax Europa, although authorities have not disclosed a motive for the violence.
The suspect, a 25-year-old Afghan national, was shot and wounded by law enforcement at the scene and is currently hospitalized. He faces charges of attempted murder.
Among the injured was anti-Islam activist Michael Sturzenberger, 59, a prominent figure within the group, along with four other men aged 25, 36, 42, and 54.
Initially, the 54-year-old victim’s injuries were deemed life-threatening, but he is now expected to recover.
