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Three wounded in Swiss train station stabbing labelled ‘act of terror’

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Updated 28.5.2026
Key Topics & People
Winterthur *Switzerland Allahu akbar Zurich Zurich Cantonal Police

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May 28 Evening

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Fox News - WorldMay 28

Three wounded in Swiss train station 'bladed weapon' attack, phrase 'Allahu Akbar' allegedly shouted

A 31-year-old Swiss national was arrested after allegedly injuring three people with a bladed weapon at Winterthur train station in Switzerland on Thursday morning. The victims, aged 28, 43, and 52, were transported to the hospital. A witness reported hearing the suspect shout "Allahu akbar" multiple times during the incident. The motive for the attack is currently under investigation by Zurich Cantonal Police. Further information is expected to be released at a press conference later today.

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South China Morning PostMay 28

3 wounded in blade attack at Swiss railway station

Three people were injured by a bladed weapon at a railway station in Winterthur, Switzerland, on Thursday morning. Swiss police arrested a 31-year-old Swiss man in connection with the attack, and his motive is currently under investigation. Witness accounts reported the suspect shouting "Allahu akbar" in an agitated manner. The incident occurred shortly after 8:30 am. Attacks targeting random passers-by are described as rare in Switzerland.

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Al JazeeraMay 28

Three wounded in Swiss train station stabbing labelled ‘act of terror’

Three people were wounded in a stabbing attack at a train station in Winterthur, Switzerland, on Thursday morning. Authorities have described the incident as an "act of terror." The suspect, a 31-year-old Swiss-Turkish dual national, was arrested shortly after the attack. He had previously come to the attention of authorities in 2015 for distributing ISIL propaganda and had recently been in a psychiatric facility after making confused comments. Investigators believe the man acted alone. The wounded individuals were three Swiss men, two of whom were discharged from the hospital by mid-afternoon, while the third remained hospitalized for a thigh injury.

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BBC News - WorldMay 28

Man arrested after three injured in stabbing at Swiss train station

A 31-year-old Swiss man has been arrested following a stabbing incident at Winterthur train station in Switzerland. Three Swiss nationals, aged 28, 43, and 52, were injured and hospitalized. Police stated the suspect used a bladed weapon and that the motive is under investigation. An eyewitness reported hearing the suspect shout "Allahu Akbar" before the attack. The incident occurred around 08:30 local time, and areas around the station were cordoned off by police.

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Key Claims

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Three people were wounded in a stabbing at a train station in Winterthur, Switzerland.

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Authorities have described the incident as an 'act of terror'.

— Swiss authorities

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The suspect, a 31-year-old Swiss-Turkish dual national, had previously come to authorities' attention in 2015 for distributing ISIL propaganda.

— Marius Weyermann

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The suspect was recently taken to a psychiatric facility after making 'confused comments' but was released the day before the attack.

— Marius Weyermann

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Investigators believe the man acted alone.

— Marius Weyermann