Overview

• An 18-year-old male was found stabbed to death in Hamburg’s Stadtpark on the night of April 16–17.
• Two 18-year-old suspects were arrested over the Easter weekend and are now in pretrial detention on suspicion of joint manslaughter.
• A judge has issued formal arrest warrants for the suspects, but the motive for the killing remains unclear.
• The homicide commission and public prosecutor’s office are actively investigating and have appealed for witnesses to come forward with any relevant information.
• The victim’s body was discovered by passersby near a park paddling pool, highlighting growing concerns about youth violence in public spaces.