German husband knifed to death in Hungary as wife fights for life

Hungarian police have arrested a German man after a brutal knife attack on a fellow German couple living in the country.

According to Infostart, the assault was reported shortly after noon on Wednesday. Police found the 66-year-old husband dead in the couple’s family home in Pacsa, a village in Zala county. His 70-year-old wife was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries and underwent immediate surgery.

Police spokeswoman Veronika Sznopek said officers issued an arrest warrant for a 63-year-old German national, who was detained on Thursday morning. He remains the prime suspect and is being held for questioning.

The victims were artists who had settled in the quiet Hungarian village.

Tamás Kelemen, Pacsa’s mayor, described the attack as unprecedented and said he was shocked. The couple had lived in the village for years, spending most of the year there. He offered condolences to the family and pledged updates as the investigation progresses.

A few days ago, we reported on Hungary’s efforts to attract Western European Christians, with the government portraying the country as a safe haven amid concerns over insecurity in parts of Western Europe. Unlike many neighbours, Hungary has tightly controlled immigration, allowing only about 100,000 guest workers who must leave when their contracts expire.

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