People killed in apparent stabbing attack at German festival - reports

A number of people have reportedly been killed and injured in an apparent knife attack at a German festival.

The attack took place at a festival in the western city of Solingen, German news agencies and the newspaper Bild have reported.

Passers-by were stabbed at random, according to Bild. The newspaper added the attacker had not yet been caught.

It's not clear how many people have died in the attack. It's reported it took place at around 9.45pm local time.

The dpa news agency cited police sources, who said the weapon used in the attack was a knife.

Local police said they were not yet able to comment.

According to Sky News' European correspondent, Siobhan Robbins, the police operation in the area was still ongoing.

She said people had gathered to celebrate the 650th anniversary of the 160,000-strong city.

The festival has now been stopped and people have been told to leave the area, she said.

Emergency workers are at the scene trying to help the injured, Sky News understands.

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