Alcohol attack in the ambulance: 59-year-old attacks paramedics!

Alcohol attack in the ambulance: 59-year-old attacks paramedics!

Wismar, Deutschland - A turbulent police operation caused excitement in Metelsdorf near Wismar on Tuesday evening. At 7:50 p.m., the integrated control center Westmecklenburg informed the police about a discussion between a patient reported as helplessly reported and the crew of an ambulance. The incident occurred during a transport on the B 208 between the BAB 20 Wismar-Mitte and the roundabout Wismar-Rothentor. During the inspection it turned out that the 59-year-old patient was heavily alcoholic.

The man who had already spent the emergency services in Warin brought some difficulties. With a breath alcohol value of over 2.7 per mille, he began to insult and threaten the employees of the emergency services during the transport. The paramedic reports that the patient even tried to beat one of them, whereby the attack game could be stopped by a defense movement. Despite this dangerous Situation, the ambulance service employee was able to take a grazing wound to the forearm and his glasses fell to the ground and was damaged. "You just can't tolerate such behavior," said an understanding colleague from the emergency services.

consequences for the alcoholic patient

The police immediately took measures: the responsible judge ordered a blood sample with the Wismar Clinic. The 59-year-old now has to criminalize himself for suspicion of property damage, insult, threat, assault and assault on rescue workers. After the incident, the patient was able to continue his way independently. Experts point out that such aggressive clashes in connection with alcohol consumption are not unusual.

alcohol plays a relevant role in many violent offenses - it is particularly noticeable that, according to the police crime statistics of the Federal Criminal Police Office, around 50% of criminals were alcoholic in the event of resistance to state power or assault. These numbers show how dangerous alcohol can be not only for consumers themselves, but also for the environment. There are also numerous offers of help for those affected by violence who can be reached quickly.

A look at the alcohol situation in the region

In recent years there have been always incidents in which alcohol played an extremely questionable role. Drivers have already been found several times in the area under the influence of alcohol. In the district of Northwest Mecklenburg, for example, several traffic accidents were caused by alcoholized drivers one day three years ago, which ensures additional conversation. According to the at that time, several drivers, whose values ​​were partly over 1.6 per thousand, had to expect consequences, including blood sample withdrawals and driver's license.

The events in Metelsdorf is a clear indication of how important it is to deal with alcohol and violence. Prevention is the best strategy. Even if the number of crimes in connection with alcohol consumption has decreased in the past 20 years, this is no reason to reduce alert will.

For the rescue workers, it is not only a professional, but also a human challenge to remain calm in such situations. The current incidents show that not only quick help is required here, but also a strong awareness of the dangers that alcohol consumption brings.

For those who are at risk or from their surroundings, a number of aid offers are ideal. For children and adolescents there is the children's and youth phone on 116 111 and the central number for grief, which is also available under this number. The victim phone of the white ring, which offers help anonymously and free of charge, is also a valuable contact point for those affected.

We have to remain vigilant as a society and determine violence and aggression in connection with alcohol.