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52-year-old is dead in the apartment – the Berlin police are investigating
Police and fire brigade at the crime scene in Berlin-Lichtenberg. photo
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A woman is found dead in her apartment in Berlin, the police suspect a homicide. Investigators found a chainsaw at the scene.
A 52-year-old woman was found dead in her apartment in Berlin. The police are investigating suspected homicide, a spokesman said on Friday morning.
According to initial findings, a 34-year-old man is said to have attacked the woman and an as yet unknown man in an apartment building on Friday night. The 52-year-old succumbed to her injuries on the spot. According to the spokesman, the emergency services found a chainsaw and other tools at the crime scene. The 34-year-old is said to be a neighbor of the woman. A homicide detective is investigating.
The unknown man was reportedly injured and is currently in hospital treatment. It is still unclear how badly he was injured. The 34-year-old suspect was arrested by police shortly after the crime. He is also currently being treated in hospital for a foot injury. He is being investigated on suspicion of homicide and attempted homicide, the spokesman said.