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Knife attack in Uelzen: Mourning for Ayoub F. and unclear motives!
Ayoub F. from Uelzen died after a knife attack. Citizens' remembrance and investigations into the crime continue.
Knife attack in Uelzen: Mourning for Ayoub F. and unclear motives!
A tragic incident has shaken the city of Uelzen: Ayoub F., a 26-year-old Algerian citizen, died on Sunday evening in a Cologne hospital after a brutal knife attack. The autopsy, which took place on Wednesday in the forensic medicine department at the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, confirmed the victim died from a single stab wound to the lung, which also hit the aorta. According to the Lüneburg public prosecutor's office, Ayoub died from bleeding and a pneumothorax, a life-threatening lung collapse. After the autopsy, the body was released for burial.
Many people in the city remember the young man with flowers, candles and photos at Herzogenplatz. The memorial posters are not just about him, but also about racism. “People shouldn’t look away when someone is treated badly because of their background,” reads one of the banners. Photos show Ayoub F. with an Algerian flag in Hamburg's Volksparkstadion, showing that he was proud of his roots.
The suspect and the investigation
The suspect, a 26-year-old man, was arrested a few days ago. He was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crime; An initial breath alcohol analysis showed 0.0 per mille. His behavior remains under investigation by police, with blood samples taken to test for possible drugs in his system. The arrest warrant is for manslaughter, while the elements of murder are still being examined. However, the exact background to the attack, which is being hotly debated in public, remains silent. According to investigators, some details of the crime are still unclear.
Another example of the violence that occurs in German cities comes from Geeste in the Emsland district. A 21-year-old is in custody there after being accused of attacking his opponent with a knife. The police believe it was a dispute between well-known men. The victim suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital. Here too, the reality of knife attacks in Germany is faced, which, according to a study by Statista, have increased sharply in recent years.
Insight into the knife attacks in Germany
According to a study by Statista published in April 2025, there is a worrying trend regarding knife attacks in Germany. The figures show that police statistics recorded a noticeable increase in these acts of violence between 2022 and 2024. The current situation is alarming and raises questions about security and how society treats one another. It is time for the issue to be taken seriously - also by decision-makers in political committees.
While the sadness for Ayoub F. continues to be felt in Uelzen, the question remains about both incidents: What needs to happen to prevent such acts of violence in the future? The willingness to listen and take action is urgently needed so that it doesn't just remain with individual commemorative actions.