A 21-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after a deadly knife attack at a workplace in the town of Mellrichstadt, Bavaria, authorities confirmed.
The attack occurred around 7:30 am at the premises of a local electricity supplier. A 59-year-old woman was killed on site, while two male employees, aged 55 and 62, sustained serious injuries.
Police and prosecutors said the attacker was a co-worker at the company. The motive remains unclear, and investigators are working to determine what led to the violent incident.
Emergency services responded quickly, and the suspect was taken into custody at the scene without resistance.
The small town of Mellrichstadt lies east of Frankfurt. The incident has shocked the local community, with officials pledging a thorough investigation.
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