A 67-year-old music instructor was seriously injured in a knife attack at a community college in Wedel, near Hamburg, on July 21, 2024. The police initially arrested four brothers, aged 17 to 21, but they have since been released due to a lack of urgent suspicion against them.

Investigators believe that two male assailants were involved in the attack, with one likely wielding a knife.

The motive for the attack remains unclear, although the police indicated that the victim and the suspects may have known each other.

The local mayor expressed her shock and concern over the incident, emphasizing the need for community safety.

The investigation is ongoing, focusing on the circumstances surrounding the attack and the relationship between the victim and the suspects.