Intern as a key witness in the explosive Uelzen trial!

Intern as a key witness in the explosive Uelzen trial!

An ongoing trial in Uelzen-Holdenstedt is causing a stir and has been the subject of much discussion in the local news in recent weeks. The case revolves around a 69-year-old who is accused of assaulting and resisting law enforcement officers. The incident that led to these charges occurred on February 14, 2023 and is currently being heard at the Uelzen District Court.

An explosive element of the proceedings is the calling of a student intern as a witness. The intern, who was there during the police operation, accompanied three patrol car crews and could provide valuable, unbiased testimony. The public defender Stefan Hüdepohl requested his questioning in order to shed light on the sometimes contradictory statements made by the police officers present. However, the intern's identity remains a mystery and the question arises as to why he does not appear in the files. az-online.de reports that ....

The incident and the contradictions

The defense paid particular attention to the origin of the defendant's head injury. He himself claims that he was ill-treated during his arrest and had a bleeding wound on his forehead. However, no certificates of potential injuries to the defendant have been provided so far. In addition, the local neighbors were unable to provide any relevant information about the incident. A police officer reported that she went to get a crowbar when the defendant was already restrained, which raises further questions.

The statements of four officers who were involved in the operation turned out to be contradictory. An officer's bodycam recording documenting the incident could only be played as an audio track because the camera fell during the scuffle.

Further course of the process

The trial has been adjourned and is scheduled to resume on November 24, 2025 at 9:40 a.m. During the next session, the student intern could appear as a key witness whose unbiased perspective could help bring clarity to the case. At a time when trust in the police and their actions is constantly at risk, it remains to be seen what information he is willing to reveal and how the judges will react to the contradictions that have now been revealed.

The trial could be important not only for the defendant, but also for the public, which relies on transparent investigations and fair trials. We will of course continue to report on future developments. Stay tuned! az-online.de reports that ....