At least two dead in a multiple stabbing on a train in Germany

At least two people have died and another five have been injured by a multiple stabbing inside a train that traveled from the city of Kiel to Hamburg, in northern Germany, according to regional authorities.

The suspect began attacking the passengers shortly before the train arrived at the Brokstedt station, where the security forces proceeded to arrest the alleged assailant. The authorities have proceeded to close the facilities.

The Police have not revealed the possible motives for the attack, nor the identity or circumstances of the detainee.