Suche
Mein Konto
Drunk man in Fürth throws kitchen knife out of window – 24-year-old narrowly escapes!
In Fürth, a drunk 47-year-old injured himself in an incident on Leyher Street by throwing a knife out of the window.
Drunk man in Fürth throws kitchen knife out of window – 24-year-old narrowly escapes!
A dramatic incident in Fürth has been causing a stir since Friday night. A 47-year-old man was overwhelmed by his own drunken state of mind in his apartment on the fourth floor of Leyher Street at the time of the incident. A whole collection of objects flew out of the apartment, including a 15 centimeter long kitchen knife.
As nordbayern.de reports, the knife missed a 24-year-old man who was unsuspectingly in the courtyard by just a few meters. Passers-by became aware of the dangerous situation and promptly alerted the police. They were able to quickly arrest the alleged perpetrator who behaved so inappropriately at 9:10 p.m.
Excessive alcohol consumption in view
At the time of his arrest, the arrested man had an alcohol level of around 1.5 per mille - a number that does not only affect him. According to infranken.de, there is increasing discussion within Germany about the problem of alcohol consumption, which brings with it significant health and social challenges. In 2024, 3.9 million adults in Germany suffered from alcohol-related disorders, a worrying trend.
The Nuremberg-Fürth public prosecutor's office filed an application for arrest against the man, who will be brought before an investigating judge at the Nuremberg district court next Monday. The police have started an investigation on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm.
Alcohol and society
The effects of alcohol should not be underestimated in Germany. Millions of people consume risky amounts of alcohol every year. In 2024 specifically, 8.6 million people drank above the recommended amounts in the last 30 days. The numbers can not only be seen in the damage to health, but also show social tensions.
The drug help statistics make it clear that Germany is a high-consumption country when it comes to alcohol consumption compared to other countries. With per capita consumption of 10.2 liters of pure alcohol in 2023, the problem becomes even more tangible. Behind each of these values there are fates that need to be taken into account, such as the incidents that happened in Fürth.
Observations like these in Fürth show that the responsible use of alcohol is crucial for better coexistence. The next judicial instance will now have to clarify what consequences will be drawn from this incident, while the city continues to work on education and awareness for a moderate use of alcohol.