Berlin · BE
Alleged machete attack on man in Berlin-Treptow
A group of five allegedly attacked an unidentified man in Berlin-Treptow at about 17:45 on 11 March. Police said the group approached him outside a kiosk on Puschkinallee and reportedly struck him with a machete and a baton. The man then left in an unknown direction.
A witness followed one alleged offender, who was detained by federal police near the scene. The 27-year-old man was initially taken into police custody and released after his identity was established and police procedures were completed. A specialist unit of Berlin Police Directorate 3 (East) is investigating.
Source: www.presseportal.de
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- Confirmed fatalities
- Not separately confirmed
- LocationView on map
- Berlin, Berlin
- Category
- Knife attacks
- Injury information
- Not stated
- Confirmed injured persons
- Not separately confirmed
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