Bloody confrontation in Neukölln: Six defendants in court!

Bloody confrontation in Neukölln: Six defendants in court!

In Berlin-Neukölln, the public prosecutor's office has brought charges against six men who were involved in a brutal attack on three people more than four years ago. They attacked their victims with unusual weapons, including water pipes, pieces of furniture and knives, while they gathered in front of a kiosk on Wildenbruchstrasse. The incident occurred on November 7, 2020 and resulted in serious injuries to those affected. A 50-year-old man required hospital treatment for fractures to his face and forearm, while a 43-year-old suffered a concussion and a 20-year-old struggled with cuts to his face. After the perpetrators fled the scene, they were temporarily arrested by the police nearby t-online.de reported.

Background of the attack

The charges include serious bodily harm and particularly serious breach of the peace. According to the public prosecutor's office, a conflict related to the drug environment and protection rackets could be the reason for the dispute. The defendants are reportedly between 21 and 35 years old, and a 23-year-old is being prosecuted separately. The other alleged accomplices have not yet commented on the allegations. It remains to be seen how the case will develop in the Tiergarten district court, which highlights the importance of the incident for local groups berlin.de highlights.