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Pepper spray attack in Wilhelmshaven: mother and child injured!
In Wilhelmshaven, a 30-year-old woman was arrested after she attacked a mother and her child with pepper spray.
Pepper spray attack in Wilhelmshaven: mother and child injured!
A dangerous incident occurred in Wilhelmshaven on Thursday, June 19th, around 2:50 p.m., which caused excitement among residents. A 30-year-old perpetrator sprayed pepper spray through the open windows of a parked vehicle at a 28-year-old mother and her five-year-old son on Bismarckstrasse. Both suffered minor injuries, which momentarily turned the tranquil neighborhood into chaos. However, just a few moments later, the perpetrator, who fled on foot, was identified. The police are still looking for further witnesses to the incident and are asking for information on 04421/9420. Investigations have already been started to clarify the exact background. NWZonline reports that ...
Pepper spray, an increasingly controversial weapon, is officially used by police as a non-lethal defense against violent criminals. However, it has also proven to be dangerous, with numerous incidents involving injuries. Pepper spray injuries have recently been recorded not only in Wilhelmshaven, but also in other regions, such as the Tropical Islands swimming resort in Dahme-Spreewald. Here, 17 guests, aged 4 to 61, suffered eye irritation and shortness of breath during an argument in which the irritant gas was sprayed. Fortunately, no hospitalizations were necessary, but the dangers posed by such missions are increasingly being criticized. RBB24 reports on similar incidents.
Health risks and public debates
The issue of pepper spray raises not only questions about safety, but also about the health risks associated with it. The use of the irritant gas can have serious consequences, particularly for certain risk groups, such as asthmatics. Despite its use by the police during demonstrations or in dangerous situations, the use of pepper spray remains inadequately regulated by law in Germany - a circumstance that inspires little trust among the population. Critics are calling for a ban and to highlight the potential dangers associated with the use of pepper spray. Citizens Watching Police addresses the issue of pepper spray.
As the case in Wilhelmshaven shows, such incidents can escalate within seconds and have serious consequences for those affected. It remains to be seen how the ongoing investigation will resolve the case and whether there may be a rethink on the use of pepper spray. The public is called upon to be vigilant and, if necessary, report incidents in order to increase safety in public spaces.