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Bloody dispute in Hamburg-St. Georg: Man seriously injured in knife attack
In Hamburg-St. Georg suffered serious knife attacks in which several people were injured. Police are investigating.
Bloody dispute in Hamburg-St. Georg: Man seriously injured in knife attack
A brutal confrontation in Hamburg-St. George causes consternation. Loud Picture There was a heated argument on Monday evening in which a 24-year-old man was seriously injured by a knife. The situation escalated when a group of around five people approached the young man and his companion on their e-scooter.
In the physical altercation that followed, the 24-year-old was hit in the upper body in a potentially life-threatening manner. Fortunately, his companion was uninjured. The attackers disappeared towards Hansaplatz and despite an immediate search with several patrol cars, they could not be caught.
Attackers on the run
The injured man was quickly treated by an ambulance and taken to hospital. However, according to initial information, there is no danger to life. The main perpetrator was described as follows: He is between 180 and 185 cm tall, has a southern appearance and black, short-cut hair. He was wearing green outerwear, blue jeans and white shoes.
The investigation was started by the criminal investigation service (LKA 26) and the homicide squad (LKA 41) and the department for capital offenses of the Hamburg public prosecutor's office have assumed responsibility. The police are asking witnesses to call 040 4286-56789 or contact a police station.
Violent crime in focus
These incidents are part of a worrying trend in the city. Loud Hamburg police Violent crime increased by 10.7% in 2023, especially in the St. Georg and St. Pauli districts. While other districts show largely stable numbers, residents in these popular but problematic neighborhoods are facing an increase in crime.
The figures show that Hamburg police registered 234,241 crimes in the same year, an increase of 10.9%. Robbery crimes in St. Georg are also increasing by 21%, while grievous bodily harm has increased by 22%. These are alarming developments that are causing fear and terror among the population.
Another incident in St. Georg last weekend was also significant. Loud Day24 Three people were injured on Friday evening in front of a drug counseling center called Drob Inn. Two men suffered stab wounds, while a third injured himself with pepper spray. Another indication of the increasing violence in the region.
Given these worrying developments, it is important that the public remains vigilant and supports the police to prevent further acts of violence. Hamburg police announced increased presence and measures to restore security in these critical areas. Stay safe and report any suspicious sightings immediately!