Hamburg Knife Attack Leaves 18 Injured as Police Investigate Motive**

A knife attack at Hamburg's central train station injured 18 individuals, with the police deeming it a non-political act, while the suspect's mental state is under review.**

Victims of a knife attack in Hamburg on Friday night are reported to be in stable condition, according to local law enforcement. This incident occurred during the busy evening rush hour at Hamburg's central train station, leaving 18 people injured. A police update revealed that victims ranged in age from 19 to 85, with four in critical condition, including three women and a man who were hospitalized for life-threatening injuries.

Authorities suspect the perpetrator, a 39-year-old German woman, may have been experiencing mental distress at the time of the attack. She was apprehended shortly after the incident, aided by two bystanders. Investigators state that the woman was neither under the influence of drugs nor alcohol, and they believe her actions were not politically motivated.

Hamburg’s central train station caters to over half a million passengers daily and is noted as Germany's busiest yet one of its more perilous locations, based on crime data. In response to safety concerns, a weapons-free zone was established years ago, allowing police greater authority to conduct searches and remove individuals deemed potentially dangerous.

As the investigation progresses, a Hamburg judge is set to determine whether the suspect should be committed to a psychiatric facility for further evaluation.