25/06/2014

Irishman Killed In Germany After Stabbing Three People

An Irishman has died after stabbing three people in Germany.

The man, believed to be Enda McLaughlin, 27, from Donegal, was struck by a vehicle on a motorway as he tried to flee from police.

Police in Germany are reporting that the Irishman stabbed a taxi driver and also attempted to stab another man. He is also believed to have attacked and stabbed a truck driver who is currently critically ill in hospital.

A post-mortem is due to be carried out on Mr McLaughlin's body later today.

(CD)

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