In a mosque in Backnang near Stuttgart, a 25-year-old man injured a 24-year-old with a knife. Police arrested the suspect two hours later in Stuttgart, thanks to a tip from a witness on the S-Bahn. The victim suffered minor thigh injuries and was released from the hospital by evening.
The incident occurred in Backnang, northeast of Stuttgart in Baden-Württemberg. According to police reports, a man stabbed a 24-year-old in the mosque, injuring him in the thigh. The attacker fled initially but was arrested about two hours later in Stuttgart. A witness on the S-Bahn from Backnang to Stuttgart recognized the suspect from the description and alerted the police.
The victim was only slightly injured and was able to leave the hospital by evening, as security sources reported. The background of the attack is initially unclear. Police and the public prosecutor's office provided no details on the motive but noted that there was at least a fleeting acquaintance between the suspect and the victim.
Due to the location in a mosque, the state protection service took over the investigation. The 25-year-old suspect is to be presented to a judge on Saturday. The reports are based on information from RND and dpa.
