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Knife attack in Berlin-Charlottenburg: security staff injured!
In Berlin-Charlottenburg, a security employee was attacked with a knife in front of a bar. The perpetrator fled after the incident.
Knife attack in Berlin-Charlottenburg: security staff injured!
In a frightening incident in Berlin-Charlottenburg this morning, a 33-year-old security guard was attacked with a knife outside a bar on Knesebeckstrasse. The perpetrator, who was already banned from the bar, attempted to enter the bar, which led to a verbal argument. The security employee refused to give him access, which caused the attacker to suddenly pull out a knife and attack him. He stabbed the security guard in the upper body, reports the Tagesspiegel.
After the attack, the injured employee used animal repellent spray in hopes of defending himself against the attacker. Despite this measure, the perpetrator fled in an unknown direction and the police have already launched an investigation into grievous bodily harm, according to the Berliner Sonntagsblatt.
Details about the incident
The incident occurred around 5:50 am. The security guard was immediately taken to hospital by rescue workers after the attack, where he is being treated for his injuries. The exact circumstances and background to the attack are the subject of intensive police investigations.
Such violent attacks on security forces raise questions about security in Berlin, particularly in nocturnal areas where similar incidents have been documented in the past. In this case, it is particularly worrying that the attacker wanted to break in despite an existing ban. Police are appealing to the public to come forward immediately if they have any information about the attacker.
The incident highlights the challenges faced by security services in bars and nightclubs. It remains to be seen what measures operators will take following this attack to ensure the safety of their employees and guests.