Trial for Alleged Attack on Berlin Police Officer Delayed Due to Defendant's Illness

A 21-year-old man accused of assaulting a police officer on New Year's Eve in Berlin will now face trial in June after falling ill.

The trial involves a 21-year-old man accused of attacking a police officer in Berlin-Buckow on New Year's Eve 2023/2024.
The incident began after a 15-year-old relative of the accused was struck by a police car while reportedly stepping into the road unexpectedly.
The defendant allegedly opened the police car door and punched the officer multiple times in the head and face before being restrained by other officers.
The officer sustained severe bruising and required an extended recovery period, while the injured teenager was hospitalized.
The trial, originally scheduled for February, has been postponed to June due to the defendant's illness, according to court officials.