Man arrested over fatal stabbing of British woman in Germany

A 27-year-old German man has been arrested following the fatal stabbing of a 31-year-old British woman at a train station in Rosenheim, Germany. Local police are currently investigating the motive behind the attack.
Why it matters
Violent crimes involving foreign nationals often have diplomatic implications and raise concerns regarding public safety in transit hubs.
The train station in Rosenheim, in south-east Germany. Photograph: Peter Kneffel/DPA/AP The train station in Rosenheim, in south-east Germany. Photograph: Peter Kneffel/DPA/AP Germany Man arrested over fatal stabbing of British woman in Germany Rosenheim police detain 27-year-old German man after woman, 31, killed outside train station early on Sunday
Prefer the Guardian on Google A man has been detained in Germany on suspicion of the fatal stabbing of a 31-year-old British woman in Rosenheim early on Sunday morning, local authorities said.
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