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Berlin Playground Assault Hospitalizes Three Children as Police Hunt Attackers

Investigators report no hot lead linking the case to a youth group described by local residents.

Overview

  • Police say five youths allegedly attacked an 11-year-old and two 13-year-old boys around 20:00 at the Paule-Park playground in Berlin.
  • Two of the children were taken to hospital with serious injuries, including a broken nose, and the third was found later at the S‑Bahn Schönholz station.
  • The boy located at the station suffered multiple facial fractures and a broken hand and is being treated as an inpatient.
  • During or after the assault, the attackers reportedly stole a mobile phone and a bank card.
  • Residents told the B.Z. that a six- to eight-person youth group of reportedly Arab or Afghan origin has been conspicuous in the park since summer, a description police have not verified.