Hamburg Knife Attack Injures 18 Suspect Committed Psychiatric Clinic

A 39-year-old German woman was arrested at Hamburg Central Station after stabbing 18 people, aged 19 to 85, during a Friday evening attack. Authorities quickly ruled out any political motive and cited strong indications of mental illness in the suspect, who was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Two bystanders intervened to stop the assault, and the attacker was arrested without resistance. Four victims sustained life-threatening injuries but were reported to be in stable condition by Saturday, with others also recovering. A magistrate ordered the suspect to be committed to a psychiatric clinic on charges including attempted murder and grievous bodily harm. Hamburg officials and the mayor expressed relief at the victims' improving conditions and the swift resolution of the incident.