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Man pulls knife during dispute at Berlin playground

A dispute involving children and their relatives escalated at a playground on Zobeltitzstraße in Berlin-Reinickendorf on the evening of 17 June. Police said a 46-year-old man pulled a knife while officers were clarifying the incident after striking a minor in the face. Officers ordered him to drop the knife, handcuffed him and took him into custody to establish his identity; he was released afterwards.

The confrontation began at around 7 pm during a football game and drew in numerous family members. Police reported that about 100 people were present before the situation calmed at around 7:20 pm. Two children reported pain but declined medical treatment. Another boy suffered a head laceration, pain and breathing difficulties and was taken to hospital for treatment. A specialist police unit is continuing the investigation.

Source: www.berlin.de