THIS is the shocking moment a man stalked a town square with a huge knife just seconds after three people were reportedly stabbed outside a cafe.

Footage shows a knifeman wearing a black Adidas t-shirt wielding the weapon following the attack in Ravensburg, Germany on Friday.

3 The man stalked the town centre just seconds after three people were stabbed

The stabbing occurred just after 4pm when a man stormed a city square and slashed three people, according to local website Schwaebische.

One of the victims - a man eating at a restaurant with his family - tried to fight him off, but suffered cuts to his back and arm during the struggle.

The other two victims were found at a bus stop and outside a nearby pub.

Dramatic video captures two of the bloodied victims lying on the pavement and the suspect detained by cops.

3 Three people were injured in the attack

3 The stabbing occurred just after 4pm when a man stormed a city square and slashed three people Credit: Alamy

Cops are questioning witnesses, and one person is reportedly being treated for life-threatening injuries.

Police say they are not treating the incident as a terror attack.

Ravensburg is historic town with 50,000 residents, and is popular with Brit tourists.