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Brandenburg Pediatrician in Pretrial Detention Over Suspected Child Abuse at Rathenow Clinic

Prosecutors say seized devices indicate further victims, prompting police to open a dedicated tip line.

Ermittler haben in Brandenburg einen Kinderarzt festgenommen, der in einer Klinik ein Kind sexuell missbraucht haben soll. Der Mann kam in Untersuchungshaft, wie die Polizei in Brandenburg an der Havel und die Staatsanwaltschaft Potsdam mitteilten.
Schrecklicher Verdacht in der Kinderklinik im brandeburgischen Rathenow
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Overview

  • The Potsdam public prosecutor confirmed an investigation into a 45-year-old Havelland Kliniken pediatrician accused of abusing a child on November 2, 2025 at the Rathenow site.
  • The doctor was arrested on November 24, and a detention order was issued a day later for risk of reoffending; he has remained in custody since.
  • Forensic analysis of numerous seized data carriers produced indications of additional abuse involving children and adolescents, which are now under investigation.
  • Authorities have not disclosed the number of potential victims or technical details about the devices, citing the ongoing inquiry.
  • The clinic operator has begun an internal review and initiated a reassessment of its child-protection measures, expressing support for affected families.