In Germany, a teenager stabbed a peer at a Christmas market

A knife attack took place in the German city of Herford, as a result of which a 16-year-old teenager was seriously injured. This was reported on December 14 by the Bild newspaper with reference to the police of the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

According to the newspaper, the incident occurred on Thursday evening on the outskirts of the Christmas market. An argument broke out between two teenagers who knew each other, during which the 15-year-old suspect took out a stabbing weapon and stabbed his peer in the back. After that, the attacker fled the scene.

It is reported that the victim with severe injuries was taken to a specialized clinic, where he underwent emergency surgery. According to the latest data, his condition stabilized after the intervention, but initially he was in acute danger to his life.

The newspaper clarifies that the police detained the suspect, who turned out to be a 15-year-old resident of Herford, originally from Northern Iraq. An investigation is underway under the article "Attempted murder", and the motives of the crime remain unclear.

Red Sand: Mass murder took place on a beach in Sydney

At least ten people died as a result of the incident.

On the same day in Australia, unknown assailants opened fire on people near Bondi Beach in Sydney during an event dedicated to the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. As a result of the incident, 12 people were killed and 16 others were injured. According to the portal news.com.au One of the armed criminals was shot dead, the second received medical attention. The third attacker surrendered to the police. Later, the Australian police said that the shooting on the beach in Sydney qualifies as a terrorist attack.

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