Knife Attack at German Festival Leaves Three Dead, Islamic State Claims Responsibility

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Three people have been killed and eight injured in a knife attack at a festival in Solingen, Germany.
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack, but no evidence has been provided to support the claim.
A 15-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of failing to report an imminent crime, but there are no further suspicions.
Police are still searching for a male perpetrator and are conducting a large-scale manhunt.
The motive for the attack is still unclear, but there is no clear link between the people who were attacked.

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