In the wake of a recent knife attack in Aschaffenburg, Germany, which claimed the lives of a two-year-old child and a 41-year-old man, senior German politicians have expressed their concerns and called for action.

The incident, which also left two others seriously injured, took place when a 28-year-old Afghan national attacked a daycare group with a knife.

The police quickly apprehended the suspect, whose asylum application had previously been denied.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz described the attack as an 'incomprehensible act of terror' and extended condolences to the victims' families.

Emphasizing the frequency of such violent acts, he stated, 'I am tired of witnessing these violent crimes committed by individuals who came here seeking protection.' Scholz called for a thorough investigation into why the attacker was in Germany.

The incident has reignited discussions around immigration and security policies, with several politicians expressing concerns about rising violence linked to immigration.

Stefan Heck, a federal representative from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), echoed the Chancellor's sentiments, advocating for the deportation of criminal offenders back to Afghanistan.

CDU leader Friedrich Merz described the necessity for 'clear political responses' to such incidents and wished for the recovery of those injured, hoping the attack would not result in any more casualties.

This attack has highlighted ongoing debates within Germany regarding the relationship between immigration and domestic safety, with calls for both policy changes and a reevaluation of existing security measures.