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Ax attack in Wittmund: 42-year-old threatens young people in an argument!
There was an attempted homicide in Wittmund: a 42-year-old attacked a teenager with an ax, police are investigating.
Ax attack in Wittmund: 42-year-old threatens young people in an argument!
An incident occurred in Wittmund on Monday evening that caused increased attention. It was around 11:20 p.m. when a group of men got into an argument with a 42-year-old man on Kämmerer-Fremy-Straße. It was about a car, but the situation quickly escalated significantly. The 42-year-old suddenly picked up an ax and jerked it towards a 17-year-old from the group. Luckily, the teenager was able to get out of the way in time and was uninjured. The incident immediately led to the man's arrest by the police, who are investigating this matter even more intensively. The local Aurich/Wittmund police station documented the incident and took appropriate measures.
The Aurich public prosecutor's office requested that the 42-year-old be brought before the judge. The result: a pre-trial detention order was issued and the man was taken to a correctional facility. The investigation is ongoing as the police and public prosecutor's office look into the exact circumstances of the attempted murder. This highlights the increase in violent incidents in the region, which is understandably causing concern. [nwzonline].
The context of violent crime
When you consider that violence against emergency responders has reached all-time highs in 2023, it is clear that this is a multifaceted problem. The proportion of young violent criminals has increased, which may be due to ongoing psychological stress caused by the Corona measures. It remains to be hoped that these tendencies can be curbed through preventive measures and continued intensive work by the police.