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Knife attack in Oldenburg: 20-year-old seriously injured, perpetrator on the run!
In Oldenburg, a 20-year-old was seriously injured in the city center. Police are investigating attempted murder after a knife attack.
Knife attack in Oldenburg: 20-year-old seriously injured, perpetrator on the run!
On the night of Friday, June 22, 2025, there was a brutal attack on a 20-year-old in downtown Oldenburg. How NDR According to reports, the incident was an attempted murder, which the police and public prosecutor's office are now investigating.
Witnesses describe that the unknown perpetrator first put the victim in a headlock and gave him several blows to the head. The incident took place near Lappan before the attacker dragged the victim to Green Street where he is believed to have been stabbed in the leg. According to initial information, two men were involved in the attack, but when passersby approached, they fled.
Overview of the incident
The 20-year-old victim was treated in hospital while police are now looking for information about the perpetrators. They were dressed in sporty clothes, with one of them being a noticeable height of between 1.85 and 1.90 meters, while the other was around 1.65 to 1.70 meters tall. Investigators are calling on the public to help clarify the incident by calling (0441) 790 41 15.
The knife attack in Oldenburg takes place in an overall somewhat disturbing context. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office A total of 29,014 knife attacks were registered in Germany in 2024, increasing violent crime to a high since 2007. The increase in crime is reflected not only in the overall number, but also in a remarkable increase in the number of suspected children and young people.
Social resonance
This current wave of violence and especially knife attacks concerns not only the police, but also society as a whole. Political decision-makers and experts are calling for increased measures to combat violence and prevent knife attacks. Given the latest law enforcement statistics, it is clear that there is an urgent need for action in this area.
In summary, it remains to be hoped that the perpetrators in Oldenburg will be found and that the social conditions can improve in order to counteract such incidents more effectively. Residents and citizens are called upon to actively participate in the investigation and report their observations to the police.
All clues are valuable; together we can create a safer environment.
For more information about another incident involving knife attacks, please refer to t online to a similar incident in Nuremberg, in which a 52-year-old seriously injured a 39-year-old in an argument and then called the police.