Berlin Prosecutors Seek Permanent Psychiatric Commitment for Man Accused of Arrow Attack

The 54-year-old, believed to have been experiencing acute psychosis, allegedly fired arrows at a passerby in December 2024 and remains in psychiatric detention as legal proceedings continue.

• The Berlin public prosecutor's office has requested a court order for the permanent psychiatric hospitalization of a 54-year-old man accused of firing arrows at a passerby in December 2024.
• The accused reportedly shouted threats, claiming his target was part of the mafia, and fired two arrows, neither of which struck the victim.
• Authorities believe the man was suffering from acute psychosis at the time of the incident, potentially rendering him criminally irresponsible.
• The accused has been in preliminary psychiatric detention since his arrest on the day of the attack near Zionskirchplatz in Berlin-Mitte.
• The case underscores challenges in balancing public safety with the humane treatment of individuals with severe mental illnesses.

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