'Random' stabbing spree at festival in Germany leaves 3 dead, others injured: report

A festival in Germany dissolved into chaos after three people were killed in a stabbing spree, local German news agency dpa reported.

The incident happened near the central square of Solingen, Germany, which is located near Cologne and Duesseldorf, at approximately 9:35 p.m. local time. 

The residents in the city were enjoying a festival to mark the town's 650 year anniversary when the attack occurred. 

Witnesses said the perpetrator was at large, the outlet added.

The murder weapon was presumably a knife, according to police sources.  (Gianni Gattus/picture alliance via Getty Images)

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    The police sounded a major alarm.  (Photo by Gianni Gattus/picture alliance via Getty Images))

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    There were fatalities and injuries in an attack at the city's 650th anniversary celebrations. (Gianni Gattus/picture alliance via Getty Images)

The local agency reported that the weapon was believed to be a knife. 

Photos from the incident showed police standing guard near the town center and ambulances at the scene.

This is a breaking news story.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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