Several times before the attack in Würzburg there was a need to provide psychological support to the perpetrator, but nothing came of it.

In one case, a facility treating the man even suggested the appointment of a supervisor, as the district court announced on Thursday.

However, there was insufficient evidence for such an order.

Twice, according to the company's own statements, no decision at all was required by the court, and another procedure was still ongoing at the time of the crime.

The newspaper Die Welt had previously reported on it.

The 24-year-old stabbed several people with a knife in downtown Würzburg last Friday.

Three women aged 24, 49 and 82 died.

Seven other people were injured, some of them life-threatening.

The Somali also dealt with the district court shortly before the crime.

Investigations by the care center of the city of Würzburg had revealed indications of a need for care due to psychological problems, the court said.

On June 23, an expert was entrusted with its assessment.

Two days later, the 24-year-old committed the deeds, the district court proceedings are ongoing.

The man had previously shown mental health problems several times and had been in psychiatric hospitals. On April 14, proceedings for the appointment of a caregiver were closed after being suggested by an institution treating him. No care had been ordered because at the time there were insufficient indications that care was required, the court said. In addition, after his release, despite several attempts, the man could not be found.

On June 14th, the mentally distressed man got into a car and was sent to a mental hospital. Here again there was temporary accommodation in the room. A court decision was not initiated. The man was released a day later because the psychiatry department at the time had not assumed any danger to others.