Second MACHETE attack in Dusseldorf hours after axe rampage at city station
AN 80-YEAR-OLD man has been attacked with a machete in Dusseldorf, just hours after a Kosovan went on a rampage with an axe in the German city's railway station.
Police begin manhunt following MACHETE attack in Dusseldorf
A manhunt has been launched for a man who is on the loose following the attack in a forest, according to reports.
Teachers and pupils in a nearby school, Theodor-Fliedner-Gymnasium, have been told to stay inside.
The victim has been rushed to hospital and police say the injuries are not life threatening.
Armed police patrol Dusseldorf Station
Police arrive at scene following axe attack in Dusseldorf
Seven people were left injured at Dusseldorf station
According to the current understanding, there is no connection with the yesterday's situation at the central station
The incident comes just hours after seven people were left injured in Dusselford rail station after a man went on a rampage with an axe.
Police say the attacks are not connected and have deployed more forces as the hunt gets underway.
A spokesman said: "According to the current understanding, there is no connection with the yesterday's situation at the central station."
Last night, Dusseldorf train station was placed on lockdown following the bloody rampage with a man armed with an axe.
A 36-year-old man, from Kosovo, was arrested following the attack.
Police idenitifed him as Fatmir H and described him as "mentally ill".
A helicopter monitors the scene of the crime
Seven people were injured, including two police officers. Police said none of the victims are in a life-threatening condition but one person is seriously injured.
Witnesses said three men, a woman and a 13-year-old girl were among the victims.