Alcoholized man in Gerbstedt arrested after attempted murder!

Alcoholized man in Gerbstedt arrested after attempted murder!

Gerbstedt, Deutschland - in Gerbstedt there was a shocking incident that shakes the community. A 37-year-old man was arrested on Saturday evening after he had presumably committed an attempted murder of two women on Thursday evening, as mdr . The two women, at the age of 56 and 32, were injured; The older one was seriously injured and had to be taken to the hospital.

The crime story took place in the "private environment" and the man illegally gave himself access to a residential building in Gerbstedt. An intensive search action was initiated by the local authorities, which finally ended with the arrest by a police special command. This measure was based on precise information from the population.

facts for arrest and the investigation

With a breath alcohol value of over 1.8 per thousand, the suspect man was heavily alcoholized when he was arrested. He had inflicted injuries himself who needed medical care. An arrest warrant was issued on Sunday and the suspect is currently in the Halle correctional facility, while the investigation is continued for dangerous bodily harm and attempted murder.

These incidents are part of a larger trend in Germany, where the number of violent crimes have increased again since 2021, and the registered violent acts in 2024 could even reach the highest number since 2007. According to Statista , around 217,000 violent crimes were recorded in 2024, and the feeling of security of the population is strongly influenced by such deeds, even if it is less than 4% of all criminal offenses.

social effects and current discussions

The increasing willingness to violence is perceived as a major problem in a survey, and 94% of Germans see violence against politicians, police and emergency services as worrying. The causes are diverse and range from economic uncertainties to permanent psychological stress that society has plagued since Corona pandemic.

All eyes are now directed towards the ongoing investigation, and the citizens of Gerbstedt hope for a quick clarification of these tragic events that not only burden the feeling of security, but also the trust in the community.