A knife attack at the central railway station in Hamburg, Germany, left 12 people injured on Friday, six of them in critical condition, according to local authorities. The assault occurred at one of the country’s busiest transit hubs, located in the heart of Germany’s second-largest city. The Hamburg fire service confirmed that in addition to the six critically wounded, three others sustained serious injuries, while three more suffered minor wounds.

Police announced on social media platform X that a suspect had been arrested in connection with the attack. However, officials have not released any information regarding the identity of the attacker or the motive behind the assault. The incident has raised concerns about safety at major transportation centers across the country.