Germany: Several injured in Munich knife attack, suspect flees

An unidentified knifeman has attacked and wounded several people in downtown Munich, local police said.

Munich police called on people in the Rosenheimer Platz area, located close to the German city's downtown, to stay inside after the incident on Saturday.

The suspect appeared to be about 40 years old and had a black bicycle, gray trousers, a green jacket and a backpack, the police said.

The police department said on Twitter that officers are looking for the assailant "with all available police forces."

The motive for the attack was not immediately clear while none of the injuries were considered life-threatening.

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