Teenager Killed and Five Injured in Suspected Islamist Knife Attack in Austria
A brutal stabbing incident in Villach, Austria, has left a 14-year-old boy dead and five others injured. Authorities report that the suspect, a Syrian asylum seeker, appears to have been inspired by Islamic State, having allegedly pledged allegiance to the terrorist group. The attack, initially described as random, is now classified as an Islamist attack by the interior minister. Eyewitnesses reported that the suspect smiled while carrying out the stabbings, which were interrupted by a food delivery driver who helped stop the assailant. In the aftermath, the Austrian government plans to review its security measures amid ongoing concerns over migration and extremist violence.
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