Germany attack: Two people have been left injured during an attack in southern Germany

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Police helicopters have been deployed to the town of Plochingen outside of Stuttgart following reports of an attack involving a knife and a gun. It is understood five men were involved in the dispute, German newspaper Bild reports. The crime scene has been cordoned off while special forces investigate.

The force has urged residents to avoid the area.

German police wrote on Twitter: “According to current knowledge, a shot was fired during the conflict and a knife was used.

“Two people are injured.”

Shortly after 6.30pm police confirmed one person has been arrested.

German police said: “We arrested a person as part of the search. The review is ongoing."