Islamic motive possible in Würzburg stabbing | Abroad

During the search of the suspect’s home, a number of items were found that may indicate Islamic propaganda material. And the perpetrator is said to have spoken about his “contribution to the jihad”, according to Herrmann. The state minister also suggested that it would be “wise” to review the refugee law after the German elections later this year and consider under what circumstances protective status could be revoked. The Somali has residency status and legally resides in Germany.

The 24-year-old man is incarcerated and charged with triple murder, attempted murder of six others and intentionally wounding another victim. He allegedly stabbed three women to death in the city center on Friday. Three other women, a girl and a boy, were seriously injured, and two more (a man and a woman) were slightly injured. He was eventually overpowered after police shot him in the leg.

His lawyer thinks it is possible that the man is hurting himself. “What strikes me is that he is in clear psychological distress,” lawyer Hanjo Schrepfer told the German news agency DPA on Sunday. Researchers also see this danger and have warned the prison management about it. The man has previously undergone treatment at a psychiatric clinic.

It is not the first time that Würzburg has been rocked by such an attack. About five years ago, an Afghan Muslim extremist injured people with an axe. The Islamic State terror group then claimed responsibility for the attack.

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