Knife attack in St. Pauli: 20-year-old arrested for attempted manslaughter

Knife attack in St. Pauli: 20-year-old arrested for attempted manslaughter

In the early Saturday morning, March 15, 2025, broke in Hamburg-St. Pauli, Talstrasse, a violent argument between several people. In the middle of the argument, a 20-year-old man tried to injure a 19-year-old with a knife on her neck. Fortunately, the victim was able to avoid the attack and remained unharmed.

civil investigators from the police became aware of the precarious situation and temporarily arrested the alleged attacker. The 20-year-old, Syrian citizen, is suspected of having carried out a targeted life-threatening attack. After a detectional treatment, he was demonstrated to an investigative judge who, at the request of the public prosecutor, issued an arrest warrant for attempted manslaughter. The investigation continues.