Perpetrators detained by police following knife assault incident
A 47-year-old stateless man was arrested in Berlin-Mitte on Thursday morning following an alleged knife attack at Berlin Hauptbahnhof. The incident, which occurred around 8:45 AM, left a 42-year-old German man with stab wounds to his upper body and legs. Thankfully, the victim's life is not in danger, and he is currently receiving medical treatment.
The arrest was made by an off-duty Federal Police officer who witnessed the incident and apprehended the man at gunpoint. The Federal Police, along with the Berlin Police, deployed additional forces to assist in the arrest.
The man is also under investigation for suspected illegal residence in the federal territory, as documents raised suspicion of this matter. In addition, he tested positive for amphetamines and cocaine during a subsequent drug test.
The Federal Police are investigating the suspect for the suspicion of dangerous bodily harm and illegal residence. The suspect's name and origin have not been disclosed in the available search results.
For further information, you can visit the Federal Police's website at http://www.bundespolizei.de. If you have any inquiries, you can contact the Press Office of the Police Department in Berlin at Schnellerstraße 139 A/ 14012439 Berlin, 030 91144 4050, 0175 90 23 729, fax: 030 204 561 - 39 02, and email: [email protected].
The suspect is currently being detained by a judge, with the next hearing scheduled for Friday. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
