German town mayor seriously injured in knife attack

Anadolu Agency

The newly elected mayor of Herdecke in northwestern Germany, Social Democrat Iris Stalzer, was seriously injured in a knife attack near her home by an unknown assailant or assailants.

Local media, citing security sources, reported that despite her injuries, Stalzer managed to drag herself back into her house.

Police are continuing to search for the suspect or suspects, who remain at large. It is not yet clear whether the attack was politically motivated.

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