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Argument escalates in parking lot: pepper spray and injured woman!
Dispute in Süderholz escalates: man sprays pepper spray, woman injured. Criminal police are investigating assault charges.
Argument escalates in parking lot: pepper spray and injured woman!
Tempers heated up on Wednesday evening, August 27th, in a parking lot in Süderholz, Western Pomerania-Rügen. An argument between two parties escalated dramatically when a 24-year-old used pepper spray after he suspected damage to his car. Loud Baltic Sea newspaper The 38-year-old parked her vehicle right next to the 24-year-old's Skoda. Her husband, a 37-year-old, then carefully opened the passenger door, prompting the other driver to confront him.
As a result, a heated argument developed. As the conflict continued to gain momentum, the 24-year-old pulled out the pepper spray and sprayed it. The 38-year-old's husband stood behind the Skoda for protection. But the whole thing took an even more dramatic turn: the young man set his car in motion and injured the woman's leg. Rather, it affected the husband: he developed eye irritations and had to be taken to a clinic. A breath alcohol test of the 37-year-old showed 1.8 per mille, which further complicates the situation.
Pepper spray in focus
The use of pepper spray, which is legal in Germany under certain conditions, raises questions. How Scheerer-Maly As explained, pepper spray must be declared as an animal repellent spray and must not exceed a range of two meters. This dangerous tool may only be used in self-defense or emergency aid. The proportionality of the defensive measures must also be taken into account, as excessive use can have legal consequences, including prison sentences.
The use of pepper spray could have serious consequences for the 24-year-old. He faces criminal charges for assault and a violation of the weapons law, the police said.
What does the law say?
The options for using pepper spray in emergencies are clearly regulated. Loud ARAG it may only be used in a truly dangerous situation. Unlawful use can not only be punished as bodily harm, but can also lead to high claims for compensation for pain and suffering. Experts also warn against relying on pepper spray because dangerous situations are often misjudged.
The events in Süderholz are a striking example of how quickly a harmless situation can escalate in a dispute and how important it is to remain calm in conflicts and, above all, to keep an eye on the legal consequences.