A tragic knife attack at a city festival in Solingen, Germany, has left three people dead and eight injured.

Among the survivors is Siavash Hosseini, an Iranian refugee, who recounted the terrifying moments when the attacker, identified as 26-year-old Syrian Issa Al H.

, stabbed him in the neck.

The attack, claimed by the Islamic State (IS), has sparked a political debate in Germany, with the far-right AfD party calling for stricter immigration policies.

The suspect, who had previously failed to be deported, is now in custody, facing charges of murder and alleged ties to IS.

The incident has intensified discussions on national security and immigration, with calls for policy changes to prevent future attacks.