🔗 Share this article Germany's City Leader Critically Injured in Stabbing Attack, Police Confirm A large-scale law enforcement response is currently ongoing in the town A recently appointed municipal leader in western Germany has been stabbed and left critically injured close to her residence, police say. Iris Stalzer, 57, is a affiliate of the SPD political group and became the mayor of the municipality in the regional state in last month. Local police say a significant response is in progress in the small town. Investigators say every possibility is being checked, but they are not ruling out a domestic link. Chancellor Friedrich Merz censured what he called "a terrible crime", stating: "We are concerned about the survival of the mayor-elect, Iris Stalzer, and hope for a full recovery." The SPD said its party members were deeply shocked by the incident. Officials confirm her two children - a daughter, 17, and a teenage boy - made an emergency call to police at noon (11:00 BST). The children were later taken away for interviewing and forensic investigation. A reporter at the scene observed a young person getting into a police patrol car. This summer, there was an incident of domestic violence in the family, which was documented by authorities, security sources revealed. Public official stabbed at residence Severe injuries reported Police investigation examines family links Minors made emergency call