Solingen stabbing attack latest: Boy, 15, detained as manhunt continues after three killed in Germany

Here is a recap of the information shared by German police earlier:

• A 15-year-old, who was allegedly seen speaking to the attacker moments before the Solingen stabbings, has been detained
• Police have not ruled out a terorrism motive behind the attack – but the motive is still being investigated
• Multiple knives have been recovered, but police do not know which, if any, were used in the attack
• Four people are “very seriously” injured and continue to fight for their lives
• Victims and witnesses are being offered counselling and support from specialist police teams

Police believe the perpetrator is still at large, with the detained 15-year-old not suspected to be behind the attack.

Two witnesses told police they had heard a conversation between the 15-year-old and the suspected perpetrator about the stabbing shortly before it was carried out.

The witnesses only realised what it was they had heard after the attack.

The teenager was therefore arrested in connection with the stabbings, but is not accused of being the perpetrator – just accused of knowing about it.

The perpetrator, police believe, is still on the run.

Police and the prosecutor’s office are both involved in providing counselling for relatives, victims and witnesses of last night’s stabbings.

They say this is incredibly important work, to help people traumatised by the attack.

Specialilly trained police teams, who are part of a specialist unit, are delivering news to relatives who have lost loved ones.

Police were asked about emerging suggestions in Germany of a second arrest by Dusseldorf police.

They declined to comment on the claim, saying they do not have any information to share on a second arrest.

The chief of police says officers don’t believe there is more than one person who was involved in the attack, and that they are looking for evidence to connect the 15-year-old detainee with the stabbings.

He appealed to the public not to share information on social media and to avoid speculating on the potential attacker while investigations are ongoing.

Four people are fighting for their lives following yesterdays stabbings, police said.

Two others had injuries, while one was left with just minor injuries.

Police say the knife attacker was targeting people’s necks.

German police have found multiple knives which they believe could have been used in the attack – but it is unclear if any of them were used.

They do not yet know whether they have the attack weapon.

A terorrist motive behind last night’s stabbing attack has not been ruled out, police confirmed.

They are still exploring all lines of investigation.

Police are in discussions with the public prosecutors office, but say this will be moved to the federal prosecutors office if a terrorist-related motive is determined.

They can not provide any more specifics on the investigation for “tactical” reasons, but they confirmed that the detained 15-year-old has not been charged.

The person arrested in connection with the stabbing attack is a 15 year old, police have confirmed.

Police chief Thorsten Fleiß, who was working last night as the attack took place, also confirmed that the victims were a 67-year-old man, 57-year-old man and a 56-year-old woman.

Police say they believe there was only one perpetrator, but that they exploring multiple lines of investigation.

German police have sat down to start their press conference.

Stay on this page for the latest updates on the arrest and ongoing manhunt.