A devastating knife attack in Aschaffenburg's Schöntal Park has left two dead, including a two-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man who tried to protect children.

The attacker, a 28-year-old Afghan asylum seeker, was arrested at the scene.

Authorities have ruled out terrorism but are investigating the motive.

The family of the deceased man has urged the public to respect their privacy and condemned the misuse of fake images online.

Local leaders have called for calm, warning against generalizing the actions of one individual to an entire group.

The tragedy has sparked discussions on asylum policies and public safety.