Three people were injured in a knife attack at Winterthur train station in Switzerland. A 31-year-old suspect was arrested, and his motive is currently under investigation. Eyewitnesses reported the suspect shouting 'Allahu Akbar' during the incident.
The Attack and Initial Response
A 31-year-old Swiss man was arrested after injuring three people with a bladed weapon at Winterthur train station near Zurich on Thursday (May 28) morning, Swiss police confirmed. The attack occurred shortly after 8:30 a.m. local time, and all three victims—Swiss nationals aged 28, 43, and 52—were hospitalized. The suspect’s motive remains under investigation.
Eyewitness Accounts and Immediate Aftermath
Eyewitnesses reported hearing the suspect shout 'Allahu Akbar' ('God is the greatest') during the attack. Local media shared images of the suspect, described as a man with long brown hair wearing a black t-shirt and shorts, running past a group of children. A schoolteacher was seen shielding students during the incident. Police cordoned off areas around the station as emergency services responded.
Law Enforcement and Ongoing Investigations
Zurich cantonal police collaborated with Winterthur municipal police, Swiss Federal Railways' transport police, and medical services. The suspect was apprehended shortly after the attack, and investigations are ongoing to determine his motives.