Horrific Scenes in Switzerland: Three Injured in Knife Attack at Winterthur Station

Zurich police have arrested a 31-year-old Swiss man after he allegedly injured three people in a knife attack at Winterthur train station on Thursday morning

Alex Igna Published 28.05.26 | 13:13 | Updated 28.05.26 | 13:17

Winterthur station. Photo: Michael Derrer Fuchs / Shutterstock.com

Switzerland's Zurich regional police have announced that this morning, May 28, 2026, "a man injured three people with a bladed weapon" at the Winterthur train station. The man has been put under arrest

The incident took place shortly after 8:30 a.m. local time. The 31-year-old is a Swiss national. The three persons who were injured in the attack are also Swiss nationals of ages 28, 43, and 52, respectively. All three were carried to a nearby hospital. "The motive for the attack is under investigation," said the authorities.

"Together with the Zurich cantonal police, the Winterthur city police, the SBB transport police, the rescue service of the Winterthur cantonal hospital and Zurich protection & rescue were deployed. More information will follow this afternoon," added the Zurich regional police.

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