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Violent altercation on the grass: two women injured!
Conflict in Erfurt: Two women injured, irritant gas used. Police are investigating after an argument between men.
Violent altercation on the grass: two women injured!
A real argument occurred on Tuesday afternoon on the grass in Erfurt, which quickly turned from a verbal argument between two men into a physical fight. The incident, which began around 4:15 p.m., resulted in injuries to two innocent passers-by, it was reported MDR.
The reason behind the heated argument remains unclear. An 18-year-old used irritant gas during the altercation, which resulted in a 17-year-old woman being hit in the face and suffering eye irritation. The situation escalated further when an 88-year-old passer-by, who happened to be nearby, was jostled and fell.
Injured passers-by and police on duty
The 88-year-old was slightly injured in the fall and had to be treated on site. Meanwhile, the police managed to arrest one of the men, the 18-year-old. However, the other perpetrator escaped and is currently being sought. An investigation into grievous bodily harm was initiated against both men Day24.
The incident alerted the police, who are now doing everything they can to catch the fugitive. This shows once again how quickly a small argument can turn into a dangerous situation that affects not only those involved, but also uninvolved third parties.
Context to similar incidents
In another current issue of policing, Cologne police recently justified the use of batons and irritant gas at an anti-war demonstration attended by around 3,000 people. There are rumors of violence and disproportionate police brutality, which is undermining current trust in the security forces Radio Cologne. These incidents illustrate how explosive the relationship between citizens and the police currently is and raise eyebrows when it comes to the perception of security in our cities.
In view of the recent events on the Anger, it is clear that such conflicts can bring about changes in urban society. The injuries to the two women are a sad example of how violence in public not only has serious physical consequences, but also affects the feeling of security and cohesion.