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Police use Taser to subdue axe-wielding man in Brandenburg an der Havel

He has been placed under psychiatric care in a specialized clinic pending a criminal investigation.

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Overview

  • Officers responded early Sunday to a reported noise disturbance at a multi-family residence in Brandenburg an der Havel.
  • A 50-year-old resident armed himself with an axe and advanced on the officers in the building’s hallway.
  • Police deployed a Taser to subdue the man and secure the scene without further injury.
  • After his arrest he remained combative and exhibited clear signs of psychological distress.
  • The Kriminalpolizei has opened an inquiry into potential criminal charges stemming from the confrontation.