Knife attackers kills two women in the Czech Republic

He was a 16-year-old Czech citizen. His motif is unclear for the time being, but there is “no signs of a terrorist act”. Nevertheless, the national headquarters to combat terrorism and extremism was initially involved in the investigation of the police.

The two injured women were immediately given first aid, but unfortunately it was not possible to save them, said a spokeswoman for the emergency services.

No further danger to the public

According to the police, the young man chose his victims and stabbed them. The man attacked a woman directly in a discount shop, the second in a other room that belongs. Both women were sellers. According to a spokeswoman, the alleged murder weapon, a knife with 20 centimeters long blade, found the police not far from the crime scene. There is no further danger for the public.

The Czech Republic Petr Fiala described the attack on platform X as “incomprehensible and terrible act”. Other politicians also expressed dismay and at the same time expressed their condolences to the relatives of the victims.