On January 26, 2025, Aschaffenburg held a memorial service for the victims of a knife attack that claimed a 2-year-old boy and a man. The attacker, an Afghan asylum seeker due for deportation, wounded several others, leading to discussions on immigration ahead of Germany's elections. The service featured officials like Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, highlighting community unity amid grief. The suspect, identified as having mental health issues, was taken to a psychiatric facility post-attack, raising questions about handling such individuals within the immigration system.
"The attacker targeted a group of children in a park, killing a 2-year-old Moroccan boy and a 41-year-old German man who was trying to protect the youngsters."
"In light of the incident, the conservative frontrunner to become chancellor, Friedrich Merz, promised a 'fundamental' overhaul of immigration policy ahead of the national election."
"The 28-year-old Afghan suspect had a history of mental health troubles; he was transferred to a closed psychiatric institution the day after the attack."
"Aschaffenburg's memorial service brought together various community leaders, including Islamic representatives, emphasizing unity in the face of tragedy."
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