German Mayor Stabbed in Herdecke

The incoming mayor of Herdecke, Germany, Iris Stalzer, is in critical condition after being stabbed multiple times in a daytime attack by several men, as reported by her 15-year-old adopted son. The incident has drawn significant police presence and public concern, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz calling for a swift investigation while Stalzer’s attacker remains at large.

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