In the case of the almost fatal knife attack in Riem, the police have arrested a 15-year-old suspect. He was arrested at his home on Wednesday morning and is now in custody on attempted murder charges. Last Thursday evening on the Human Rights Square he is said to have injured a 16-year-old with two stabs in the back so badly that he only survived thanks to quick medical care. The 16-year-old is now out of danger, police said. Another 16-year-old suffered a cut to his arm.
The police also searched the suspect’s apartment on Wednesday morning. Various pieces of evidence were secured. Based on the current investigation, the police assume that the 15-year-old and the two victims knew each other. She is continuing to search for images and video material of the altercation and is asking witnesses to upload this to the media upload portal.