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Second Suspect Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of 14-Year-Old in Menden

A 16-year-old Syrian joins a 17-year-old German in pretrial detention as investigators probe the group attack at a local playground.

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Overview

  • The fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old boy occurred during a group dispute at Menden's Unterwasserwelt playground on May 10.
  • A 17-year-old German suspect was arrested shortly after the incident and charged with murder.
  • On May 16, a 16-year-old Syrian national was also taken into custody on suspicion of jointly committing the murder.
  • Prosecutors and police are investigating both suspects for joint murder and have not ruled out the involvement of additional participants.
  • The incident has deeply affected the Menden community, with flowers and tributes left at the playground, a recently renovated local gathering spot.