A least 18 people were injured after the man armed with an axe went on a bloody rampage after storming a train in Germany.
Armed police swarmed the area soon after receiving reports that a man hacked at passengers on board a train close to Wurzburg in southern Germany.
Police have confirmed that 18 people have been injured in the horrifying attack - which began in a train this evening. Four are understood to be seriously injured.
A 17-year-old Afghan refugee believed to be behind the attack was shot dead by police as he reportedly charged at them following the incident at Würzburg-Heidingsfeld station.
The boy is reported to have shouted "Allahu Akbar" before the attack.
We will bring you the latest updates as we get them
It is understood that two members from the Hong Kong family who were among the victims are in a “critical condition”.
Authorities have already confirmed that there are four people believed to be seriously injured, with 14 others among the wounded.
Police officers shot the as-of-yet unidentified 17-year-old suspect dead.
It is understood that two members from the Hong Kong family who were among the victims are in a “critical condition”.
Authorities have already confirmed that there are four people believed to be seriously injured, with 14 others among the wounded.
Police officers shot the as-of-yet unidentified 17-year-old suspect dead.
New video from the scene of last night’s tragedy shows the blood-splattered platform.
It also shows more from inside the train itself, with sections covered by authorities in white bags splatterd with blood.
The suspect was shot dead by police at the scene.
The flag of Islamic State has been found in the room of the axe attacker, it has emerged.
It was hand-painted, with the information being confirmed by authorities.
The 17-year-old Afghan refugee was shot dead by police at Würzburg-Heidingsfeld station.
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