Syrian man arrested over deadly knife attack in Germany; Islamic State group claims responsibility

At least three people are dead and eight others were injured in a knife attack Friday in the western German city of Solingen, where a celebration of the city’s anniversary had been taking place, officials said.

MUNICH — A suspect in a Friday night knife attack in Germany that killed three people and wounded eight others has been arrested, officials said Saturday.

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack in the western German city of Solingen, where a celebration of the city’s anniversary had been taking place, officials said. Four of the six severely injured are still in life-threatening condition.

The suspect is a 26-year-old Syrian citizen who had applied for asylum in Germany, police told The Associated Press.

He turned himself into police on Saturday and “stated that he was responsible for the attack,” a joint statement from Dusseldorf Police and the prosecutor’s office said.

“This person’s involvement in the crime is currently being intensively investigated,” the statement added.

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