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Hammer attack in Nuremberg: 52-year-old brutally attacks passers-by!
A 52-year-old man attacked a passer-by with a hammer in Nuremberg. Police are investigating attempted murder. Looking for witnesses.
Hammer attack in Nuremberg: 52-year-old brutally attacks passers-by!
In Nuremberg's southern city, a frightening incident has put the police on high alert. On Thursday evening, December 4, 2025, a 37-year-old passer-by was attacked with a hammer by a 52-year-old man. Loud t-online.de This happened around 8:45 p.m. on Frankenstrasse when the suspect hit the victim in the head from behind with a hammer. This brutal approach underlines the alarming trend in crime in Germany, which, according to Statista, is constantly present, even though declining numbers have been identified.
An 18-year-old witness saw the attack and immediately alerted the police. Her quick reaction was crucial because she was able to watch the man not only attack passers-by, but also hit a building. Several police patrols and emergency services from the Middle Franconia Support Command (USK) were immediately sent to the crime scene, reported presse-augsburg.de.
Investigation and arrest application
The suspect, a man of Greek nationality, was arrested by emergency services. He ignored police instructions, which required the use of a Taser to subdue and restrain him. He was uninjured and is now being convicted on suspicion of attempted murder. The public prosecutor's office has already filed an application for arrest and the 52-year-old man will be brought before the investigating judge to examine the question of arrest.
The victim, a 37-year-old man of Syrian nationality, suffered serious head injuries, but fortunately his life is not in danger and is currently being treated in hospital. Initial investigations have shown that the two men had not previously known each other and there was no argument, which makes the motives for the attack all the more mysterious.
Witnesses are being sought
In order to further clarify the background to the incident, the criminal police are looking for further witnesses to the incident. They are asked to call 0911 2112 – 3333. It will also be checked whether the suspect may have acted due to a mental disorder and whether admission to a specialist clinic might be necessary.
Crime in Germany shows different facets. According to police crime statistics, the number of crimes fell by 1.7% to around 5.84 million in 2024, with a focus of crime being in large cities such as Nuremberg. Thursday's incident joins a worrying series of similar attacks that are affecting many citizens' sense of security Statista reported.
The Nuremberg criminal police have taken over the investigation and will do everything in their power to shed light on the background to this brutal attack. In times of increasing violence, such an incident is particularly alarming and requires a careful analysis of the current crime situation.