At a school in Berlin-Neukölln, a harmless argument appears to have turned into a mass brawl. In addition to students and teachers, police officers were also involved, and several people were injured. The principal of a high school in Gropiusstadt had to be taken to hospital with a broken hand.
According to police, the argument initially broke out around 10:30 a.m. on Monday between two 14-year-olds, a 15-year-old and two other boys. One of the students sprayed irritant gas, but then ran into the gas cloud himself. An opponent took the spray from him and in turn attacked the other group with it. Another 15-year-old came along and the fight escalated. Two teachers who intervened were also sprayed. The headmistress was so injured during her attempt at mediation that she later had to be taken to hospital with a broken hand.
Police are now investigating dangerous bodily harm
Several alerted police officers calmed the situation somewhat, but were then attacked with a punch by a student’s 21-year-old brother. Police officers overpowered the man who insulted and threatened them. The investigation is now underway for attacks on police officers, threats, insults and dangerous and simple bodily harm.
A total of 49 children, young people and teachers suffered irritations and had to be treated by paramedics. According to the police, the reason for the altercation was rather banal; it was not about politics. The school has now convened a crisis team and called in school psychologists. A spokesman for the education administration said the school supervisory authority had also been informed. “We will continue to communicate to ensure the best possible support for the school.”