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German Police Arrest a Suspect in the Attack that Injured 5 People Outside a Bar

A 35-year-old Syrian man allegedly attacked five men outside a bar in downtown Bielefeld, Germany, on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
The violent incident prompted a nearly two-day manhunt involving investigators who pursued every lead with all available resources.
The five victims, whose ages ranged from 22 to 27, were attacked with a bladed weapon outside a bar, with police reporting that four sustained severe injuries.
Herbert Reul, North Rhine-Westphalia's interior minister, stated the detailed work paid off as the perpetrator was arrested late Monday evening in Heiligenhaus near Düsseldorf.
Authorities are working to establish the motive behind the attack, with Reul emphasizing the need for answers following the shocking crime in Bielefeld.

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