Solingen attack updates: Three people killed and four injured in Germany festival knife attack, police say

The mayor of Solingen, Tim Kurzbach, has just shared a message on social media., external

He says everyone who had turned out to celebrate the city’s anniversary was in a state of “shock, horror and great grief”.

His message says the attack in Solingen “breaks my heart”.

Thanking the emergency services, he adds there are “tears” in his eyes for those who have died.

“I pray for all those who are still fighting for their lives.”

“Also my greatest sympathy for all those people who had to experience this, these images must have been horrific.”

Again, we’ve translated these quotes from German to English.