Terrorism - Defendant Islamist admits deadly knife attack from Mannheim and shows remorse

The defendant in the trial for the Islamist-motivated deadly knife attack on the Mannheim market square has confessed the act and showed signs of remorse.

The brutal attack shocked the whole of Germany: the defendant in the trial for the deadly stabbing attack in Mannheim confessed the crime - and showed signs of remorse.

Sulaiman A. is on trial because he injured six people with stabbings in Mannheim in May 2024. Policeman Rouven Laur died shortly after. Now the defendant has testified on the charges. What was his motive?

Sulaiman Ataee (25), the police killer of Mannheim, speaks for the first time about his assassination attempt. And complains about his health problems.

Afghane Sulaiman A. is said to have stabbed six people in Mannheim in May 2024. Police officer Rouven Laur died shortly after. In the trial, the defendant now states that the Gaza war has changed his life.

In May 2024, a suspected Islamist defeated six people in Mannheim. Policeman Rouven Laur died shortly after. In court, the defendant described the crime in detail.