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Two Knife Attacks in Germany Leave 19 Injured, Suspects in Custody

A 13-year-old in Berlin and a 39-year-old in Hamburg are under investigation following separate stabbing incidents that have raised concerns about public safety and mental health.

Die Polizei sichert den Tatort am Hamburger Hauptbahnhof ab
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Polizisten stehen vor einer Schule im Berliner Bezirk Spandau, an der ein 13-Jähriger eine Mitschülerin angegriffen hat.
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Overview

  • In Berlin, a 13-year-old boy allegedly stabbed a 12-year-old classmate in a school locker room, leaving the victim in stable condition after surgery.
  • The Berlin suspect, not legally liable due to his age, was arrested after self-identifying to police and will be placed in a care facility following medical evaluation.
  • In Hamburg, a 39-year-old woman allegedly stabbed 18 people at a crowded train station platform, with four victims sustaining life-threatening injuries.
  • Authorities in Hamburg have ruled out political motivation and are investigating whether the suspect was in a mental health crisis during the attack.
  • Both cases are being investigated by homicide commissions, highlighting broader concerns over youth violence, mental health, and public safety in Germany.