Woman Attacked with Knife and Wooden Club in Hamburg; Ex-Partner Arrested

The 43-year-old victim sustained head and back injuries in a refugee shelter, with police detaining the suspect after a brief manhunt.

A 43-year-old woman was attacked with a knife and wooden club in a refugee shelter in Hamburg-Rahlstedt, sustaining head and back injuries.
The police have arrested the 44-year-old ex-partner of the victim, who had initially fled the scene but was detained in Hamburg-Altona.
The attack occurred on Saturday evening, and the victim was hospitalized with lacerations on her head and scratches on her back.
Authorities revealed that the suspect had allegedly threatened the victim the day before the assault, following their recent breakup.
The case highlights the broader issue of violence against women in Germany, with over 180,000 cases of domestic violence reported in 2023 alone.