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28-year-old in Schwerin: Now he faces serious charges!
A 28-year-old is said to have sexually harassed two women in Schwerin on July 17th. The police arrested him after resistance.
28-year-old in Schwerin: Now he faces serious charges!
Yesterday evening, Schwerin's old town became the scene of an unfortunate incident: a 28-year-old said loudly Northern Courier around 6:15 p.m. sexually harassed two women aged 21 and 19 near the market square. This outrageous act did not go unnoticed. An attentive witness observed the attacks and immediately informed the police.
The officers from the Mobile Guard on Marienplatz and other police officers quickly arrived and were able to arrest the suspect in the busy city center. However, the arrest was anything but easy: the man offered considerable resistance, which meant that the emergency services had to use gas to bring him to the ground and tie him up. Two police officers suffered minor injuries but remained fit for duty. During the arrest, the 28-year-old bitterly stated that he had previously consumed drugs.
Legal consequences in focus
This incident not only raises questions about sexual harassment, but also sheds light on the legal framework surrounding resistance against law enforcement officers. In Germany, such resistance crimes are regulated by paragraphs 113 to 115 of the Criminal Code (StGB). This describes it Law Academy That resistance to police officers can be punished with a prison sentence of up to three years or a fine.
Particularly serious attacks on law enforcement officers, such as those that may have occurred in the present case, can be covered under Section 114. This provides for a prison sentence of up to five years. This shows how seriously the legislature takes such incidents. The norms protect lawfully acting law enforcement and aim to secure the deployment of the police.
Current investigations and consequences
These events have far-reaching consequences for the 28-year-old suspect: He is held responsible not only for sexual harassment, but also for resisting law enforcement officers and violating the Narcotics Act. Given his aggressive behavior, he was taken into custody overnight to prevent further crime.
At a time when the safety of citizens is becoming increasingly important, this incident highlights the need to take decisive action against such acts. The Erhard Law Office highlights the possibility that such resistance also allows for legal defenses, such as checking the legality of the official act or self-defense as a possible justification.
The investigation is ongoing and the public is eagerly awaiting how the case progresses. The city of Schwerin not only has to deal with the impact on the victims, but also with the possible legal consequences for the 28-year-old.