Shock in Gerbstedt: Man stabs ex-in-laws-escape!

Shock in Gerbstedt: Man stabs ex-in-laws-escape!

Gerbstedt, Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland - A shocking incident happened late Thursday evening in Gerbstedt, Saxony-Anhalt. Andy B., a 37-year-old man, is suspected of having stabbed his ex-mother-in-law Astrid N. (56) with a knife, while his former partner Sophie W. (32) was also injured. While Astrid N. survived seriously injured, luckily Sophie W. only suffered minor injuries. Both women are currently in medical treatment and the police have started the investigation.

The crime occurred in the bedroom of the ground floor of the house, where traces of blood indicate a brutal argument. A neighbor was concerned about the incident: "It was all blood." The police mobilized a large contingent, secured the traces and even used track dogs and helicopters to find the fleeting Andy B. href = "https://www.bild.de/sachsen/sachsen-anhalt/fahndy-andy-b-soll-auf-ex-wiegermutter-56-einstach-6855adf03a0d5ea97221" Class = "Source_1"> Bild.de reports so far.

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The police issued an arrest warrant against Andy B. for attempted homicide. This means that, due to urgent suspicion, a judge gave the detention as it is intended in the German legal system. minilex.de To secure access to potential criminals.

The police have a high-pressure search, especially in the surrounding regions such as Mansfeld-Südharz and Halle (Saale). Motorists in Gerbstedt, Bernburg, Könern and Halle were warned that no unknown people are hitchhiking with them. In addition, Andy B. was described as follows: with a size of about 1.75 meters, sporty stature, short dark blue hair splendor and finally in a black jacket, a dark t-shirt, short dark pants and gray sneakers.

context of violent crime

This incident is part of the worrying trend of violent crime in Germany. According to Statista, violent crimes make up less than 4% of the crimes recorded, but they significantly influence the feeling of security of the population. Statista.com 2024 with around 217,000 cases has reached the highest since 2007. At the same time, the proportion of young violent offenders has increased, which is partly attributed to social stress and psychological challenges.

It remains to be seen how the situation is developing and what influence this incident will have on the perception of security in the region. The police asks the population to keep calm and to vote for emergency call 110 when the fleeting suspect.