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Ludwigshafen (dpa / lrs) - A man is said to have attacked his ex-girlfriend's new partner with a knife in Ludwigshafen.

The 49-year-old victim was seriously injured in the chest area and had to be operated on in the hospital, the police and prosecutors announced on Tuesday.

The 47-year-old alleged attacker was arrested shortly after the crime on Sunday.

He is now in custody for attempted manslaughter and dangerous bodily harm.

The woman was reportedly a witness.

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