Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Knife Attack in Solingen

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a knife attack in Solingen, Germany, which resulted in three deaths. The militant group stated that the attack was 'in revenge for Muslims in Palestine and everywhere'. Authorities are conducting a manhunt and have detained a 15-year-old for questioning.

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility on Saturday for a knife attack in the western German city of Solingen that resulted in three deaths on Friday.

According to a statement on its Telegram account, the militant group said the attack was carried out by one of its members 'in revenge for Muslims in Palestine and everywhere.'

Authorities are in the midst of a manhunt for the assailant, and a 15-year-old has been detained for questioning to determine any possible link to the attacker.