Suspect in fatal knife attack at German festival admits killings as trial starts

The Syrian man, identified only as Issa Al H, was arrested a day after the incident (Federico Gambarini/dpa via AP)

The suspect in a knife attack at a festival in the German city of Solingen has gone on trial on murder and terrorism charges, and acknowledged his guilt as the proceedings opened.

Three people were killed in the August 23 attack at a Festival of Diversity marking the 650th anniversary of the city in western Germany.