Beer bottle as a weapon: fight at Berlin-Westhafen station!

Beer bottle as a weapon: fight at Berlin-Westhafen station!

In Berlin-Mitte, there was a violent incident at Berlin-Westhafen train station on Saturday evening, which called on the plan. At around 10:30 p.m., a violent argument between several men was reported in an S-Bahn on line 42. The situation escalated to a dangerous bodily harm when a Libyan citizen hit another man with a beer bottle on his head.

The person concerned, a 21-year-old German, reacted to this attack and struck back. The German commitment led to a massive escalation when three other Germans, aged 30, 38 and 42, joined the Libyan and kicked and beat it. The special severity of the incident made an immediate reaction from the security forces necessary.

arrest and investigation

The alarmed emergency services from the federal police and police Berlin were quickly used and temporarily arrested all men involved. The Libyer, who initiated the use of the beer bottle at the beginning of the dispute, is now facing suspicion of the dangerous bodily harm. The 21-year-old German is investigated for assault, while against the three men who intervened, a procedure for community bodily harm was initiated.

An immediate medical intervention was necessary, which is why rescue workers transported both the 21-year-old German and the Libyan to a nearby hospital for treatment. The other men were released on site after completing the police measures.

The incident illustrates the challenges with which the police are faced with the fight against violence and shows how quickly disputes can escalate. The investigation of the federal police continues to fully clarify the exact circumstances of the incident and to ensure that corresponding legal steps are taken.

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