Slewing knife attack in Doberlug: Perpetrator receives 8.5 years in prison!

Slewing knife attack in Doberlug: Perpetrator receives 8.5 years in prison!

A brutal incident in Doberlug-Kirchhain now has a judicial aftermath: a 34-year-old man was sentenced to eight and a half years in prison after stabbing a 41-year-old man in his upper body several times in July 2024. The verdict was announced by the Cottbus district court, which he spoke guilty about attempted murder and dangerous bodily harm. The violent perpetrator, who was arrested in the Polish Gubin two weeks after the crime, was in extraditional custody until the indictment, which is now counted towards the punishment, such as rbb24 reported.

The crime itself caused a sensation and a concerned feeling among the population. The injured man was flown to a hospital with a rescue helicopter in a critical condition. The police had become aware of the seriously injured man. Involving into privacy and the danger in your own neighborhood, that was indisputable here.

The climate of violence

The incidents of this kind also make a highlight of the general situation of violent crime in Germany. Because although violent crimes make up less than 4% of all police crimes, they influence the feeling of security of the citizens: inside a lot more than theft or fraud. In 2024, according to Statista , around 217,000 violent crimes were registered, the highest number since 2007.

The reasons for the increase in violent crime are diverse. In this way, economic uncertainties and social burdens, coupled with psychological stress from Corona pandemic, could sometimes play a role. There is an increase in younger people in particular, a third of whom is under 21 years of age. The numbers rose significantly between 2021 and 2023 - a worrying trend.

the look into the future

The data collected about violence against rescue workers in particular: In 2023 there were around 2,740 such incidents that had higher installments than ever before. Over 94% of Germans see violence and aggression against emergency services as a major problem. Micro and macrofactors play a major role here and take this shady look at social conditions.

The judgment of the Cottbus Regional Court is not only an end to the legal concerns of this case, but it is also a further step in the fight against violence in society. It remains to be seen whether this actually leads to a rethink in the population. In any case, the discussion about security, aggression and its causes will continue to record.