German court convicts man inspired by Islamic State group of two knife attacks

Armed police officers at the scene of a stabbing attack in a health club in Duisburg, Germany (Christoph Reichwein/dpa via AP)

A Syrian man described as “radicalised” has been convicted of murder, attempted murder and bodily harm over two knife attacks in Germany this year, including an assault on visitors to a gym.

The defendant, 27, identified only as Maan D in line with German privacy rules, was sentenced to life in prison.