Bloody knife attack in Wuppertal: 27-year-old seriously injured!

Bloody knife attack in Wuppertal: 27-year-old seriously injured!

A brutal incident rocked Wuppertal's Alexanderstrasse on Friday evening when a 27-year-old man fell victim to a violent attack at around 11:10 p.m. He emerged bleeding from a bush and asked passers-by for help. They immediately alerted the police, who arrived at the scene with large forces. The area around Alexanderstrasse and the shore of the island was thoroughly searched, but the suspected perpetrator has so far remained on the run. According to WZ the attacker is known by name, but no traces were found even after visiting his home address. Despite the victim's cuts, it was reported that his condition was not life-threatening.

What had happened? The incident happened at night when there were many people on the streets. The police, who reacted quickly, also looked for information from witnesses in order to quickly arrest the perpetrator. The investigation into the brutal attack is still ongoing.

Family celebration gets out of control

But that wasn't the only incident that shook Wuppertal at the weekend. On Saturday evening, a fight broke out in a restaurant in the city, which also mobilized police forces. Five police officers and four guests were injured when they tried to break up a dispute among the guests. [WDR](https://www1.wdr.de/nachrichten/rheinland/wuppertal-messerattack-familien Feier-100.html) reports on attackers who used glasses and bottles as weapons. To bring the situation under control, the police used batons and Tasers. Three men aged 22 to 24 eventually had to be arrested after resisting. While some guests received medical care, the police were able to establish the personal details of around 40 people present before they were expelled.

The chaos also led to reports of a kitchen knife attack circulating. A corresponding knife that was found near the crime scene was examined more closely. The criminal police have started an investigation to clarify the background to the altercation.

Police forces heavily strained

These incidents shed light on the increasing violent crime in Germany, which, according to the Polizeiliche Crime Statistics increased by 1.5% in 2024 There has been an increase of 217,277 cases - the highest level since 2007. Particularly worrying is the increase in knife attacks, which were recorded for the first time this year. There are a total of 29,014 cases, which poses immense challenges for the police.

These incidents not only represent a direct threat to the population, but also put a strain on the police, who are repeatedly confronted with violent clashes. The social climate seems to be getting worse and it remains to be seen how those responsible will react to these developments.