Machete mob in Schwerin: attempted attack on Freedom Square!

Machete mob in Schwerin: attempted attack on Freedom Square!

On the evening of October 19, 2024, around 8:35 p.m., a disturbing incident occurred in Schwerin, more precisely at Freedom Square. Two men, 29 and 41 years old, were involved in an attempted robbery that took place using a machete. The two victims, who were on the same tram on line 2 with the suspects, got off at the same time at Freedom Square.

As soon as he got off the train, the 29-year-old suspect spoke directly to the two people: "Tough luck. Give me the cash!", while he pulled out an impressively long machete, measuring about one meter, and held it threateningly in the direction of the victims.

The reaction of the injured parties

At that moment, the two victims reacted quickly by calling for help and running to safety. Fortunately, no money was handed over. Thanks to a precise description of the suspects that the injured parties provided to the police, the officers were able to find and arrest the two men a short time later on Wismarschen Strasse.

During the subsequent search, the police found not only the machete, but also a fist knife, a hunting knife and a loaded blank pistol. This discovery sheds additional light on the danger posed by the suspects. The incidents have led to a complaint of attempted extortion, and the criminal police have begun an investigation.

This incident raises questions about safety in public spaces and the measures that need to be taken to prevent such incidents. How the investigation will progress now remains to be seen as police continue to gather information and evidence to gain full clarity on the suspects' intentions. Further details regarding this incident are available and the public is encouraged to report any suspicious activity to ensure everyone's safety.

The entire situation can also be seen in detail on www.presseportal.de read where similar incidents are regularly reported.