Blade Attack Wounds Three at Swiss Railway Station Near Zurich
A 31-year-old Swiss man attacked three people with a bladed weapon at the railway station in Winterthur, near Zurich, on Thursday morning. The incident occurred shortly after 8:30 am, according to Zurich canton police. The suspect was arrested at the scene, and his motive is under investigation. Witnesses reported hearing the man shout 'Allahu akbar' multiple times. Attacks on random passers-by are rare in Switzerland. The victims' conditions have not been disclosed.
Key facts
- Three people wounded in blade attack at Winterthur railway station near Zurich.
- Incident occurred shortly after 8:30 am on Thursday.
- Suspect is a 31-year-old Swiss man, arrested at the scene.
- Motive is under investigation.
- Witnesses heard suspect shouting 'Allahu akbar'.
- Random attacks are rare in Switzerland.
Entities
Institutions
- Zurich canton police
Locations
- Winterthur
- Zurich
- Switzerland