Death of a German Police Officer

A young police officer was fatally stabbed in the neck in Mannheim, Germany

Five other officers were injured in the attack

A 29-year-old German police officer has died of injuries suffered during a knife attack that left five other officers injured. The officer was stabbed in the neck during a confrontation with a 31-year-old Afghan man in Mannheim, Germany, on Friday. The suspect was arrested at the scene. The deceased has been identified as Rouven L. Friends and relatives of the slain police officer are now taking part in a vigil in his memory.

The attack has sparked outrage in Germany, with many calling for stricter laws on knife crime. The German Police Union has called for a state funeral for the slain officer. The incident is still under investigation, and the motive for the attack is still unknown.

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