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Trials of the Aschaffenburg knife attack: Perpetrators and police officers in court!
Two court cases in Aschaffenburg deal with the knife attack in Schöntalpark; The focus is on accusations against perpetrators and police officers.
Trials of the Aschaffenburg knife attack: Perpetrators and police officers in court!
Today, on October 28, 2025, two trials in a particularly explosive case are on the agenda in Aschaffenburg. In Schöntalpark, a man who came into focus committed a serious knife attack. The proceedings not only shed light on the events of this crime, but also on the behavior of the authorities who came under fire in this context. Primavera24 reports that in addition to the alleged perpetrator, Enamullah O., a police officer is also on trial.
The 28-year-old Afghan Enamullah O. is accused of brutally attacking a group of children. Two children, including a two-year-old boy of Moroccan origin, died, while three other children were seriously injured. The public prosecutor's office has already demanded that the perpetrator be placed permanently in a psychiatric hospital after an expert classified him as incompetent. The investigating judge assumes a serious mental illness that has further consequences. The alleged perpetrator had previously received psychiatric treatment several times and is known to the police for various acts of violence, including a fine for intentional bodily harm in March 2023.
Legal proceedings
The current trial before the Alzenau district court awaits a verdict against the 29-year-old police officer, who is accused of remaining inactive after a previous attack by Enamullah O. on his girlfriend at the time. Critics are demanding that the police and courts take their responsibility to prevent such acts seriously. The police officer could be held accountable for his inaction.
The proceedings against Enamullah O. are continuing at the regional court in Aschaffenburg. Witnesses who had contact with the defendant on the day of the crime and beforehand are heard. Public curiosity is high, especially because the case has caused a stir in the region and many local citizens are shocked by the tragedies that can take place in their parks.
Crime in Germany
A look at current crime statistics shows that violent crime in Germany rose by 1.5% in 2024, which is the highest level since 2007. What is particularly worrying is the increase of 11.3% in the number of suspected children and 3.8% in young people. The BKA also published concrete data on knife attacks for the first time in its 2024 police crime statistics. A total of 29,014 knife attacks were recorded this year, raising pressing questions about safety and prevention.
The increase in violent crimes, particularly among non-German suspects, underlines the complexity of combating crime in Germany. The numbers indicate that a deeper understanding of the causes of violence is needed in order to take preventive measures in the future. The security policy challenges are undoubtedly high at the moment.
Today's negotiations in Aschaffenburg are not only a key to understanding the specific incidents, but also part of a larger picture that concerns society today. The coming verdicts are eagerly awaited.