Violence on Neukölln playground: stimulus gas and Molotow cocktail in use!

Violence on Neukölln playground: stimulus gas and Molotow cocktail in use!

In the night on June 11, 2025, around 11 p.m., there was a violent incident on a playground in Neukölln, specifically on Karl-Marx-Straße corner of Weichselstraße. Two 18-year-olds were involved in an argument to clarify personal disputes. The situation quickly escalated when one of the opponents sprayed irritant gas in the face of the other. This led to a physical argument that finally took drastic consequences.

An unknown companion of the alleged attacker brutally entered the 18-year-old lying on the ground after the first attack by struck him on his head and back with a truck. A friend of the attacked, also 18 years old, was also the goal of this attack and suffered injuries from the truck.

threats and escape

The violence not only accepted physical, but also psychological dimensions. Another unknown companion pulled out a supposed shear gun and aimed several times on the two victims lying on the ground. In a further escalation of the situation, a Molotow cocktail was also thrown towards the attacked, which, however, missed his goal and did no damage. After this incident, the attackers fled towards Reuterstrasse.

rescue workers brought the seriously injured 18-year-old to a hospital with head and upper body injuries. The police initiated investigations immediately and received a complaint for dangerous bodily harm. A security service of the emergency services was able to secure the non -implemented Molotow cocktail at the crime scene. The criminal police of Directorate 3 (East) has taken over the investigation to clarify further details about the incident that made the neighborhood excited.

similar incidents and public security

Regardless of this current incident, attacks with irritant gas in Neukölln are not new. Berlin Live Already from a similar incident in the night of January 24, 2025. Eye irritation led. The perpetrators escaped undetected while the bus driver and the rescue workers react quickly. Such incidents also highlight the challenges that public security faces in Berlin.

The police encourage witnesses to report to prevent such violent acts and to hold the perpetrators responsible. Ensuring security in the streets of Neukölln remains of the highest priority, since citizens have the right to protection and security.