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Brutal confrontation in Kassel: 29-year-old fights for his life

It was a restless night in Kassel's northern part of town. Late on Friday evening, police units were called to an operation on Jägerstrasse. What was initially reported as a simple argument between around 20 people turned out to be a serious incident with life-threatening injuries.

The patrol officers who arrived found a chaotic scene: two men were lying on the ground with severe cuts and stab wounds. The rescue workers immediately took the injured to nearby hospitals. A 29-year-old man who lives in Kassel and is a Syrian national was particularly badly affected and had to undergo emergency surgery that same night. His condition is still described as critical. A second victim, a 30-year-old also a Syrian national, is currently not in danger of dying.

First arrest and ongoing investigation

Forensic investigators worked at the crime scene until the early hours of the morning to collect evidence. Police Department 11, which is responsible for capital crimes, also immediately began investigations. Officers were able to apprehend a first suspect in the vicinity of the crime scene. The 24-year-old man, who is also of Syrian origin and lives in the district of Kassel, was arrested immediately and is due to appear before a judge on the same day.

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The exact cause of the escalation is still unclear, but investigators suspect that a long-simmering dispute was the trigger. The search for other people involved and the clarification of the background are ongoing. "There are many unanswered questions and we are working hard to answer them," explained a spokesman for the Kassel police.

Connection to previous violent incidents?

This incident is reminiscent of a violent confrontation in May that took place on Kassel's party mile. At that time, a brutal attack also caused great horror in the city. It is still unclear whether there is a connection between the two incidents. However, this shows a worrying trend of violence in the region.

Such events raise questions about security and social tensions in Kassel. While the investigations look for further details, the northern part of the city remains in a state of tension and expectation. The police stress the importance of cooperation from citizens and call on people to come forward with information that can help solve the incident.

– NAG


Source: die-nachrichten.at

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