A KNIFEMAN has been gunned down by cops after stabbing at least two people at an anti-Islam rally in southwest Germany.
The horror ordeal at Mannheim was live-streamed to thousands on YouTube on Friday morning.
The attacker appears to stab a police officer in the back and side
YouTubeThe knifeman launches at a man, apparently a volunteer or worker[/caption]
YouTubeHis victim appears terrified as he backs away from the attacker[/caption]
YouTubeBlood pours from a hole in a victim’s jeans[/caption]
YouTubeA cop shoots the knifeman after he stabs an officer in the back[/caption]
Shocking footage showed a man armed with a large knife lunging at another man before they both tumbled to the floor.
The rampaging knifeman repeatedly stabbed at his victim, wearing a blue top, in the face and chest area.
Other men dressed in blue, apparently workers or volunteers at the rally, attempted to pull the attacker from his victim.
The victim appeared to have been stabbed in his leg and face.
Blood spilled from a hole in his jeans and dripped near his eyes.
A policeman tripped over a worker in the chaos and was leaning over him when the knifeman continued his spree, stabbing the cop in the back and side.
Another officer pointed a gun at the knifeman, who tumbled to the ground as a shot rang out in the Mannheim market square.
The knifeman rolled onto his back and laid still.
Mannheim Police said on Friday: “Police operation on market square.
“There is currently a major police operation on the market square in Mannheim.
“A rescue helicopter is also in use. No further information can be provided at this time.”
The livestream video has now been removed from YouTube.
YouTubeThe knifeman is seen in the distance standing over a man and gripping a long blade[/caption]
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