Swiss train attacker and female victim die

A man who attacked passengers on a crowded Swiss train with a knife and a burning liquid has died of his wounds, as has one of his victims, police said.

St Gallen district police spokesman Hans-Peter Kruesi said three others remain in a critical condition, including a six-year-old child, and their wounds are considered to be life-threatening.

Police added that they are still searching for a motive but there is no indication the suspect, identified only as a 27-year-old Swiss man from a neighbouring region, had ties to extremist groups.