Police Conduct Raids in Saxony and Thuringia Over Alleged Left-Wing Extremist Attack

Authorities searched nine residences as part of an investigation into a violent assault in Zwickau's Schlobigpark last summer, identifying seven suspects aged 16 to 34.

• The raids targeted properties in Zwickau, Schwarzenberg, Dresden, and the Saalfeld region in connection with a July 2024 attack in Zwickau's Schlobigpark.
• The attack involved 10 to 15 masked individuals allegedly using telescopic batons and pepper spray against a group of 10 people, leaving three injured and requiring medical treatment.
• Seven male suspects, aged 16 to 34, have been identified and are under investigation for serious breaches of public peace.
• Authorities seized weapons, including batons and brass knuckles, along with communication devices such as mobile phones, laptops, and radios during the searches.
• The suspects are reportedly known to police for prior criminal activities, and investigations by the Saxony and Thuringia state criminal offices are ongoing.

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