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Horror attack in front of Dessau main train station: man arrested with hand saw!
A 37-year-old threatened two people with a hand saw at Dessau-Roßlau main train station, but was stopped by the federal police.
Horror attack in front of Dessau main train station: man arrested with hand saw!
An incident on Friday caused a stir in Dessau-Roßlau when a 37-year-old man threatened two people with a hand saw. Loud MDR The victims, a 20-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man, were attacked by the attacker in the green area in front of the main train station. The 23-year-old was slightly hit in the thigh but was uninjured.
The situation quickly escalated when the two victims fled towards the main train station and asked for help from a federal police patrol. They reacted immediately and caught the attacker. He dropped the saw under threat of pepper spray, was taken to the ground and handcuffed before being taken to the police station. The man's breath alcohol test showed 1.28 per mille, while a drug test came back negative. Investigations are now being initiated against him for grievous bodily harm and threats, as well as the Picture reported.
Violent crime in Germany
This incident is part of a worrying trend shown by violent crime statistics in Germany. Loud Statista Although violent crimes account for less than 4% of all crimes recorded by the police, they have a significant impact on the population's sense of security. Around 217,000 violent crimes were recorded in 2024, the highest number since 2007.
The increases among young perpetrators are particularly worrying, with a third of suspects being under 21 years old. The reasons for the increase in violent crime are diverse and range from economic insecurity to social stress, especially among those seeking protection. Police statistics also show that around 260,000 people become victims of violence every year.
Social reactions
Against this background, it becomes clear that society urgently needs to deal with the increased willingness to use violence. A survey from May 2024 showed that 94% of Germans see violence against people from politics, the police and emergency services as a major problem. The number of violent attacks on rescue workers is particularly high and has risen steadily in recent years.
In such tense times, it is important that authorities take measures to increase public safety and provide citizens with a sense of security. The incident in Dessau-Roßlau once again illustrates how urgently these problems need to be addressed.