New security measures after a knife attack on VHS teachers in Wedel

New security measures after a knife attack on VHS teachers in Wedel

A shocking knife attack took place on July 19, 2024 in a parking lot of the adult education center (VHS) in Wedel, in which the 67-year-old teacher Hisham A. was seriously injured. The perpetrator injured him with several knife stings in his neck and back, but fortunately there was no danger to life. However, his return to class is still in the stars because he has not resumed his courses. In the meantime, the investigation by the police and the public prosecutor's office have led to the indictment against four brothers who are in custody due to the urgent suspicion, as the Bad Segeberg police department reports. The indictment of attempted murder is based on the murder characteristics of insidies and low motives, whereby precise details about the motivation of the crime have so far not been known.

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The city of Wedel reacted quickly and developed a comprehensive security concept to avoid similar incidents in the future. Around six months after the attack, a still alarm system and de -escalation training were introduced to increase the security sensation at the VHS. The city administration has launched the working group "Security and Respect", which is intended to identify potential danger locations and implement security strategies. Among other things, this includes storing dangerous objects such as knives and scissors in closed cupboards as well as planned training courses for the staff to raise awareness in crisis situations.

The security measures are to be gradually implemented in the entire city facilities, and cost estimates for cameras are already available. These reinforced security measures are part of the endeavor to restore confidence in the public educational institution, while the four suspected perpetrators are waiting for their process. The city of Wedel has thus set a strong sign of the security of its teachers and students to minimize the risk of future attacks, such as website of Wedel emphasizes the quick measures and determination of the local authorities.