Bloody dispute in Teuchern: Syrian injured with knife by German!

Bloody dispute in Teuchern: Syrian injured with knife by German!

On Monday, November 5th, 2025, a worrying knife attack occurred in the city center of Teuchern in the Burgenland district. A 33-year-old Syrian man was seriously injured when a German man of the same age stabbed him in the leg after an argument. How MDR Reportedly, the victim ended up in the hospital with these injuries.

### Incident in the restaurant

According to initial information, the suspect had previously been noticed in a restaurant. His aggressive behavior led to the Syrian accompanying him outside, where the situation then escalated dramatically. So far there are no signs that the attacker had a racist motive. After the attack, the 33-year-old threatened the emergency services and also took action against police officers who tried to come to his aid. He threatened and attacked the officers with punches and kicks. The idea of ​​committing him to a psychiatric facility was ultimately rejected by doctors, so he was released again. The man is now being investigated for grievous bodily harm and violating the weapons law.

### Knife attacks in a national context

At the same time, the issue of knife attacks is also a hot topic nationwide. A recent study by Statista shows that the number of such acts increased steadily from 2022 to 2024. The issue not only concerns Germany, but also leads to explosive incidents internationally, such as the knife attack in England that took place on a train near Huntingdon on November 2, 2025. Several people were injured, including a railway employee who bravely intervened during the attack and saved other passengers.

### Reactions from politics

There were also strong reactions from British politics, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood expressing their dismay at the incidents. Fortunately, five of the originally eleven injured people were released from hospital, but two people remain in critical condition. In this case, the police ruled out a terrorist motive and are investigating two suspects with a migrant background.

Reporting of such incidents again raises questions about safety in public spaces. The situation also remains tense in Germany, and the political and social debates about the causes and solutions for these acts of violence will certainly intensify.