**ABC World News Tonight – August 24, 2024**
Good evening, I’m [Anchor Name]. Our top story tonight involves a tragic and alarming incident in Germany. ISIS has claimed responsibility for a knife attack that occurred at a popular festival in [City Name], leaving several people injured and one person dead.
The attack took place late yesterday evening at the annual [Festival Name], which attracts thousands of visitors each year. Witnesses reported a chaotic scene as the assailant began attacking festival-goers with a knife. German police quickly responded, apprehending the suspect at the scene. The individual, identified as [Suspect’s Name], is currently in custody and is being interrogated by authorities.
ISIS, through its official channels, has claimed the attacker as one of their “soldiers,” although no direct evidence has yet been provided to substantiate this claim. German Chancellor [Chancellor’s Name] condemned the attack, describing it as a “horrific act of violence” and promising a thorough investigation. The German government is ramping up security measures at public events and increasing vigilance across the country.
Correspondent [Reporter Name] reports from the scene in [City Name], where the community is in shock. Many festival-goers and locals are coming together to support the victims and their families. The police have urged anyone with information about the attack to come forward as they continue their investigation.
In response to the attack, the European Union has called for increased counter-terrorism cooperation among member states. The EU’s counter-terrorism chief, [Name], has promised to work closely with German authorities to address the threat posed by extremist groups.
We’ll continue to monitor this story and provide updates as they become available. For now, I’m [Anchor Name], and this is ABC World News Tonight. Good night.
A suspect is in custody in relation to the deadly knife attack at a German festival, police said. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility, calling it a response to deaths in Gaza and elsewhere.
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