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Dortmund Police Taser Axe-Wielding Suspect Who Smashed Cars and Shop Window

A positive meth test prompted psychiatric admission.

Overview

  • The December 26 incident began with an attack on a 28-year-old’s car before nearby vehicles and a storefront window were struck, according to police.
  • Officers cordoned off the area, searched for additional weapons, and seized the axe used in the damage.
  • Police intercepted the 37-year-old at Gleiwitzstraße and Vierkandtweg and subdued him with a Taser, after which he was treated for minor injuries.
  • A roadside test indicated methamphetamine use and a blood sample was ordered to confirm the result.
  • Authorities opened cases for attempted dangerous bodily harm and property damage, and the suspect remains in custody in a psychiatric hospital as the investigation continues.