Knife attack in the Phoenix Center: man critically injured!

Knife attack in the Phoenix Center: man critically injured!

In the Hamburg district of Harburg there was a shocking incident in the Phoenix Center on Saturday evening. A knife attack that took place in the mall's food court around 5:30 p.m. resulted in a man being critically injured. Loud NDR The victim had to be resuscitated on site before being taken to hospital. A second person was also injured, but the condition of this victim remained unclear.

According to initial investigations, it is known that an argument arose between the perpetrator and the victim, which resulted in the cruel act. The police have arrested a suspected perpetrator, although it is unclear whether he had previously fled or returned to the scene of the crime. Before the incident, witnesses reported seeing the two involved apparently having an argument that culminated in the knife attack Day24.

Large police presence and evacuation

The incident resulted in a large number of police and security forces arriving on site immediately to bring the situation under control and protect the public. The shopping center was completely evacuated to avoid possible further danger. The adjacent Moorstrasse was closed to make access easier for emergency services and not to hinder the investigation.

In recent years, knife attacks have become an explosive topic in Germany. According to statistics that detail the cases recorded by the police from 2022 to 2024, the number of such attacks has increased. The data from Statista prove this trend and show that such incidents are becoming more and more common in society.

The homicide squad immediately took over the investigation in order to clarify the background and evaluate the necessary witnesses. The severity of the situation in a place that is normally considered safe increases public concern and shows that there are challenges that need to be overcome in our cities.