Brutal knife attack in Erfurt: 14-year-old seriously injured!

Brutal knife attack in Erfurt: 14-year-old seriously injured!

in Erfurt, a shocking knife attack occurred on Sunday evening that seriously injured a 14-year-old boy. As the Exxpress reported, there was a dispute between the perpetrator, a 16-year-old, and the victim around 6:00 p.m. at a bus stop in Weimarstrasse. The 14-year-old was attacked with a knife during this conflict and suffered serious injuries. He had to be brought to a clinic immediately where emergency surgery was necessary after he had lost considerable blood.

The police quickly became aware of the incident and was able to arrest the alleged perpetrator about 800 meters from the crime scene on a dirt road. According to t-online , the 16-year-old was released again soon afterwards and handed over to his legal guardians. So far, the exact background of the dispute is unclear, and the investigation into this violent crime is still in progress.

Fast reactions of the rescue workers

The quick reaction of the rescue workers, including the requirement of a rescue helicopter, ensured that the injured young person was quickly taken care of. He was operated on after the incident due to his serious injuries. The area around the bus stop was temporarily cordoned off to facilitate the investigation. A similar incident had recently made headlines at the Erfurt main station when a man threatened with a knife.

The incident raises questions about the security of young people in public space and tears the population from a feeling of security. The police continue to investigate the exact circumstances of the conflict and to ensure that such violent clocks will be prevented in the future.