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1 hurt in Cologne axe, shooting attack

Two suspects are on the run in the German city of Cologne after another was injured in an axe and shooting attack.

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One man has been injured in a knife and shooting attack in Cologne city centre, German newspaper Express reported, adding that two suspects were on the run.

The paper said several people had told the police shortly before 4am local time that three or four people seemed to be having problems with another man.

Eyewitnesses reported seeing men attacking each other with axes, Express said on its website.

A man who sustained a stab wound tried to flee in his car but other men shot at him, though they only hit the car.

Two possible perpetrators were later stopped by police. The motive for the attack is unknown, the newspaper reported.


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