All articles tagged with #knife attack
Originally Published 10 days ago — by BBC
A man was slashed in the face with a knife after intervening in a gang threatening an elderly passenger on a London Tube train; police are seeking five men in connection with the incident.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by AP News
A suspect in Taiwan meticulously planned a deadly knife and grenade attack in Taipei over a year, resulting in three deaths and 11 injuries, with authorities uncovering extensive preparation and changing tactics during the assault.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by Taipei Times
Taiwan authorities have increased security measures across the country, especially in Taipei, following a deadly knife and smoke bomb attack, with heightened police presence and safety protocols at major events like the Taipei Marathon and holiday celebrations to prevent further incidents.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by AP News
A 27-year-old man in Taipei carried out a planned knife and smoke-grenade attack, killing three and injuring 11, before falling to his death; authorities are investigating his motives and background.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by CBS News
A man in Taipei carried out a knife attack and used a smoke grenade near Taipei Main station, killing three and injuring nine before jumping to his death from a department store. The incident prompted increased security measures and is under investigation to determine motives and connections.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by BBC
A knife attacker in Taipei set off smoke bombs and stabbed multiple people, killing three and injuring nine, before dying after falling from a building; the motive remains unclear, prompting increased security measures.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Metro.co.uk
Damson Idris's 17-year-old nephew, Isaiah Ishmael Idris, was injured in a knife attack on a DLR train in east London, making him one of the youngest victims in the incident linked to Anthony Williams, who faces multiple charges including attempted murder and stabbing others. The attack occurred early Saturday morning, and police identified Williams as a suspect after the incident.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
A woman pleaded for her life during a train attack in Cambridgeshire, where the attacker lunged at her with a knife but stopped after her plea, resulting in 11 injuries. The attacker was later charged with attempted murder, and the victims are recovering from the traumatic incident.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by New York Post
Marselles Brown, father of NBA star Jaylen Brown, was arrested in Las Vegas for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a man over a parking dispute, swinging a knife at the victim approximately 25 times. The incident began when a vehicle was hit, leading to a confrontation where Brown reportedly attacked the victim with a knife. Bail was set at $300,000, and Brown is required to wear an ankle monitor.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
Ohio police officers in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention shot and killed a knife-wielding man who charged at an unarmed individual, sparking outrage among local residents who questioned the presence of out-of-state officers. The incident occurred near King Park, about a mile from the convention site, and body camera footage showed officers repeatedly commanding the man to drop the knives before firing. The man was identified as 43-year-old Samuel Sharpe, who lived in a nearby tent encampment.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Five Ohio police officers assisting with security at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee fatally shot a 43-year-old local man who was charging at another person with knives. The officers intervened after repeatedly ordering the man to drop the weapons, and body camera footage confirmed the immediate threat to someone's life.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by DW (English)
A far-right AfD candidate, Heinrich Koch, was attacked with a knife in Mannheim while confronting someone removing an election poster. The suspect, showing signs of mental illness, was arrested. The incident adds to growing concerns over political violence in Germany, following recent attacks on other politicians.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
Heinrich Koch, a local candidate for Germany's right-wing AfD party, was injured in a knife attack in Mannheim, the second such incident in days. The suspect, showing signs of mental illness, was detained and taken to a psychiatric hospital. The attack comes amid a surge in assaults on politicians ahead of upcoming elections.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
A local AfD election candidate in Mannheim, Germany, was attacked and injured with a knife while confronting a man tearing down election posters. The incident follows the recent fatal stabbing of a police officer in the same city. The victim, identified as Heinrich Koch, was hospitalized, and a suspect has been arrested. The attack has heightened tensions as Germany prepares for European Parliament elections.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
A 29-year-old German police officer died from injuries sustained in a knife attack in Mannheim, which also injured five others. The attacker, a 25-year-old Afghan immigrant, was shot and remains hospitalized. The motive is still unknown.