Weiding · BY

Resident injures wheelchair user with kitchen knife in Weiding

A 77-year-old resident of a supported living facility is alleged to have attacked a 59-year-old wheelchair user with a kitchen knife in Weiding on 25 January, inflicting several stab wounds. The man suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was treated in hospital. Care staff restrained the suspect until police arrived, and he was arrested. Investigators are handling the case as attempted homicide. A judge issued a detention order for placement, after which the 77-year-old was taken to a psychiatric hospital.

Source: www.polizei.bayern.de

Documented information

Incident date
Confirmed fatalities
Not separately confirmed
LocationView on map
Weiding, Bavaria
Category
Knife attacks
Injury information
Serious injury reported
Confirmed injured persons
1

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Editorial: Ronny Schmidt Contact