Berlin again shaken by Messer attacks: three injuries in Neukölln and Wedding
Berlin again shaken by Messer attacks: three injuries in Neukölln and Wedding
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berlin- Again several knife attacks shake the capital: three people were seriously injured!
in Zwiestädter Straße in the Berlin district of Neukölln, there was a violent argument between two men around 8.40 p.m., which escalated. One of the men stabbed a knife in his opponent. The victim was able to drag himself to the Böhmische Straße with a heavily bleeding sore wound before collapsing in front of a restaurant. Despite the quick first aid by rescue workers, the seriously injured man had to be taken to the hospital for emergency operation. The attacker initially fled from the crime scene, but stood on police section 54 in Neukölln a short time later
The police had to start their investigation immediately, but initially remained unclear whether a murder commission would take over the case.
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About six hours later, another knife attack followed in the Wedding district of Berlin. There was a discussion between several people at Leopoldplatz around 2 a.m. According to testimonies, at least 20 people are said to have been involved. One of the attackers pulled a stabbing weapon and seriously injured two men - one on the back, the other on the head. Both victims were brought to nearby hospitals. The exact number of those involved and whether there were other injuries was unknown at the time of going to press.
also in Wedding there was a knife attack that the police employed.
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escalation of violence in Berlin
These incidents throw a terrifying light on the increasing willingness to violence in the city. The Berlin Charité recently reported that it had to treat as many stab wounds in the first half of 2024 as we did throughout the year. Professor Ulrich Stöckle from Charité surgery pointed out this alarming trend.
statistics shows worrying increase
The crime statistics in Berlin for 2023 recorded 3482 cases in which knives were used as crutisy weapons. That is 165 cases more than in the previous year, which corresponds to an increase of five percent. It is particularly worrying that every third party is under 21 years old.
The nationwide police crime crime statistics also show a continuous increase in knife attacks.
political measures and prevention approaches
In view of this alarming increase in violent crimes, the question arises as to how politics can prevent such incidents in the future. An essential starting point could be the increased prevention. These include educational programs at schools and youth institutions that illustrate young people the dangers of arms use.In addition, a stricter regulation of weapon sales and increased controls would make sense. The police and judiciary could be supported by additional resources in order to be able to react faster and more effectively to such incidents.
However, long-term strategies that go beyond mere measures are also required to protect the population: increased social integration as well as better educational and career perspectives could help reduce violence and crime.The events of the last night not only reveal the severity of the attacks, but also the urgent need for action to ensure security in our society and to prevent further escalations.
- Nag