Knifeman launches frenzied attack on anti-Islam rally in Germany before being gunned down by cops on YouTube livestream

A KNIFEMAN has been shot dead after stabbing at least two people at an anti-Islam rally in southwest Germany.

The horror ordeal at Mannheim was live-streamed to thousands on YouTube on Friday morning.

Shocking footage showed a man armed with a large knife lunging at another man before they both tumbled to the floor.

The rampaging knifeman repeatedly stabbed at his victim, wearing a blue top, in the face and chest area.

Other men dressed in blue, apparently workers or volunteers at the rally, attempted to pull the attacker from his victim.

The victim appeared to have been stabbed in his leg and face.

Blood spilled from a whole in his jeans and dripped near his eyes.

Mannheim Police said just after 11am on Friday: “Police operation on market square.

“There is currently a major police operation on the market square in Mannheim.

“A rescue helicopter is also in use. No further information can be provided at this time.”

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