Knife attack in the Phoenix Center: Man-threatened man!

Knife attack in the Phoenix Center: Man-threatened man!

In the Harburg district of Hamburg, there was a shocking incident in the Phoenix Center on Saturday evening. A knife attack that took place in the food court of the shopping center around 5:30 p.m. led to a man being injured life-threatening. According to ndr , the victim had to be reanimated on site before it was taken to the hospital. A second person was also injured, but the condition of this victim initially remained unclear.

After initial investigations, it is known that a dispute that resulted in the cruel act relaxed between the perpetrator and the victim. The police have arrested a suspected perpetrator, although it is unclear whether he had fled or returned to the crime scene. Before the incident, witnesses saw how the two participants obviously had an argument that culminated in the knife attack, reported Tag24 .

large contingent of the police and evacuation

The incident caused a large contingent of police and security forces that were immediately on site to bring the situation under control and protect the public. The shopping center was completely evacuated to avoid possible further dangers. The adjacent moor road was closed to make access easier for the emergency services and not to hinder the investigation.

In recent years, knife attacks have become a explosive topic in Germany. According to statistics, which illuminates the cases recorded in detail from 2022 to 2024, the number of such attacks has increased. The data of Statista show that such incidents are increasing in society.

The murder commission immediately took over the investigation to clarify the background and evaluate the necessary witnesses. The sharpness of the situation in one place that is normally considered safe increases the concern among the population and shows that there are definitely challenges in our cities.