Swiss suspect arrested after stabbing at Winterthur station

A 31-year-old Swiss national is in custody following a stabbing attack at Winterthur railway station near Zurich on Thursday morning that left three people injured. The incident prompted a large-scale police operation and significant disruption to rail services.

The attack occurred shortly after 6:30 a.m. local time in and around the station’s underpass area. According to Zurich cantonal police, the three victims—Swiss nationals aged 28, 43, and 52—were taken to a hospital. A police spokesperson confirmed one person sustained serious injuries, while the other two were moderately injured.

Multiple witnesses reported that the alleged attacker shouted “Allahu Akbar,” an Arabic phrase meaning “God is greatest,” during the incident. Video footage circulating online appears to show a man running from the station while shouting, though authorities have not formally verified the content of the video. Police stated the motive remains under investigation and urged the public not to speculate.

Officers arrested the 31-year-old Swiss suspect at the scene shortly after the attack. He remains in custody as the investigation continues.

Witnesses described a chaotic scene, with commuters and...