Police have warned people to avoid Rosenheimerplatz in Munich city centre as a result.
Police in Munich are on the hunt for a man in his 40s who injured several people in a knife attack in the city centre on Saturday morning.
Police operation at #Rosenheimerplatz. Offender injured a few people. Further information as soon as possible #München
— Polizei München (@PolizeiMuenchen) October 21, 2017
Warning: please avoid area around #Rosenheimerplatz,Ostbahnhof&Ostpark! The offender is still on the run.If possible stay in your houses
— Polizei München (@PolizeiMuenchen) October 21, 2017
The suspect has been described as man in his 40s, wearing grey trousers and a green jacket, carrying a backpack with a sleeping mat.
Although several people are believed to have been injured as a result of the attack, none of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening.
Police in Munich have urged people to avoid the area around Rosenheimerplatz station until further notice.
