German police are searching for a man who attacked and injured at least five people in the western city of Bielefeld. German news agency dpa reported that three victims suffered serious injuries and were being treated in different hospitals. The unknown suspect attacked revelers in front of a bar in the city center with a sharp object early Sunday and then fled from the scene. Bielefeld police said in a statement that they found several knives at the scene of the attack. They have activated a witness hotline asking people to upload videos and photos of the attack. They warned anyone who sees the suspect to keep a distance and call emergency services.
