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Courthouse Brawl Halts Düsseldorf Trial After Witness Testimony

The case centers on a 22-year-old accused of trying to run down a woman at a 2025 street festival.

Overview

  • Police said 20 to 25 people clashed in a corridor of the Düsseldorf regional court shortly after a witness testified on the trial’s second day.
  • Several people were injured in the melee, including at least two justice officers, according to initial reports.
  • Officers arrived with a larger contingent, separated opposing groups, and took one man into custody, and one person required medical treatment.
  • The hearing was interrupted and the trial was adjourned to January 20, according to the court.
  • Defendant Gino R., 22, is charged with attempted manslaughter and dangerous bodily harm over a September 7, 2025 incident in which a 44-year-old woman was seriously injured; highway police later stopped and arrested him on the A52 and took a blood sample.