Tragedy in Tessenow: Son stabs mother during argument!
Fatal knife attacks in Schwerin: mother stabbed by son, 25-year-old caught after argument. Investigations are ongoing.

Tragedy in Tessenow: Son stabs mother during argument!
In a shocking incident in Ludwigslust-Parchim district, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, a 63-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her own son. This is reported by the Picture. The tragic incident occurred in the woman's apartment in Tessenow, where she died from severe stab and cut injuries. The police were alerted at around 1.40 a.m. on Sunday after neighbors reported a disturbance.
The emergency services found the mother lifeless and temporarily arrested the 40-year-old son. An arrest warrant has now been issued on suspicion of manslaughter and the man is in custody. The police investigation is still ongoing, while the results of the autopsy are still pending. Details about possible motives or background are currently unclear.
Incident in Schwerin
In the same breath, we received greetings from Schwerin, where another bloody incident is heating up tempers. A 25-year-old Afghan man has been arrested in Britain after being on the run for more than two months. This suspect is suspected of having stabbed a 17-year-old at the Schlossparkcenter in Schwerin on February 4th Northern Courier reported. After an argument, the teenager was seriously injured and died in hospital shortly after the attack.
The search for the suspected perpetrator spanned several European countries. Information about the arrest came from specialists from the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania State Criminal Police Office. The public prosecutor's office is now insisting on a speedy extradition of the suspect, while coordination with the British authorities is in full swing. Interior Minister Christian Pegel praised the investigators' cooperation with the international authorities.
Knife attacks in Germany
Both incidents highlight the worrying development of knife attacks in Germany in recent years. According to a survey by Statista published in April 2025, the number of knife attacks recorded by the police has risen continuously. The data was accessed on September 1, 2025. As the statistics show, the topic is unfortunately very current and affects many regions.
In view of current events, it is important to raise awareness of this issue and ensure safe coexistence. The police in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania remain on duty to investigate the background to these crimes and to ensure the safety of the population.