A suspect has been detained following the assault within the metropolis of Sindelfingen within the south of the nation.

Two individuals have died after a capturing at a Mercedes Benz plant in Germany, the automobile producer has mentioned.

A 53-year-old suspect has been detained after the capturing in Sindelfingen, a spokesman for the prosecutor’s workplace within the close by metropolis of Stuttgart mentioned.

The drive earlier mentioned one particular person had died and one was severely injured. It isn’t clear if the one that was injured is the second worker to have been killed.

Mercedes has mentioned the individuals concerned within the capturing had been employed by an exterior service supplier.

Police acquired the primary emergency calls at round 7.45am native time (6.45am UK time) on Thursday, a police spokeswoman advised the German information company dpa.

The suspect’s motive is unclear.

Police tweeted earlier: “There is currently a police operation on the factory premises. Police and rescue workers are on duty.

“There isn’t any hazard to the inhabitants.”

Mercedes Benz earlier confirmed an incident had taken place in Sindelfingen and it was in contact with authorities.

The firm mentioned in an announcement: “We are in contact with the authorities and are trying to clarify the facts.

“The security of the staff comes first.”

The sprawling Sindelfingen works make use of round 35,000 staff producing E-Class and S-Class luxurious sedans and CLS and GLC coupes, in accordance with the corporate’s web site. It additionally homes planning, buying and improvement and design departments.