Bloody knife attacks in Berlin-Staaken: Discussion about ban re-laid down

Bloody knife attacks in Berlin-Staaken: Discussion about ban re-laid down

Blasewitzer Ring, 13591 Berlin, Deutschland - In Berlin, the topic of knife ban is becoming increasingly explosive, especially in view of the increased violence that is connected to blade weapons. The police and various unions are calling for clear measures. A new incident in Staaken could further fuel the debate about political and security measures.

On Thursday evening, October 17th, there was a terrifying incident in Berlin-Staaken. Around 6 p.m., a dispute between a 31-year-old woman and four other women began. The tumult escalated quickly and the attacked woman was hit to the ground. Her 16-year-old son tried to intervene, which caused him and his mother to be threatened by a group of aggressive men. The men were armed with a machete, knives and batons, which exacerbated the situation.

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The mother and her son managed to flee under the eyes of the incoming police forces. Despite the shocking experiences, she rejected medical treatment. The police then took care of the situation.

About 30 minutes later, around 6:30 p.m., the men's group met another couple, a 21-year-old and a 30-year-old, and apparently attacked them for no reason. A 40-year-old woman who tried to convey was punched on the face, while the 21-year-old suffered a head injury with the blunt side of an ax. The 30-year-old was also injured by the attackers while fleeing. Both men had to be taken to a nearby hospital for inpatient treatment, while the simple wanted woman was taken care of.

around 7:30 p.m. the brother of the initial attacked woman came to the scene. In this encouragement, he was threatened by one of the attackers with a firearm, but was able to escape and remained unharmed. Despite intensive investigations by a specialist commissioner of Police Directorate 2 (North), the perpetrators remained undetected.

These incidents not only arouse concerns about the general security in the city, but also raise questions about dealing with violent attacks. The role of knives and other weapons in such arguments is a central point that illuminates the debate about a possible ban on knife in Berlin. The demands for a sharper regulatory framework could also be reinforced by these unpleasant events. For more information about this incident and the processes in the capital, www.berlin-live.de offer more detailed insights.