A knife attack at a festival in Solingen, western Germany, on Friday evening left several people dead and injured.

Local reports indicate that at least three people were killed, and four others sustained serious injuries.

The suspect fled the scene, prompting a large-scale manhunt by the Düsseldorf police.

The attack took place during celebrations for Solingen's 650th anniversary, leading authorities to cordon off a significant portion of the festival area as they searched for the perpetrator.