Mourning for Yannis: Knife attack in Aschaffenburg shakes the city

Mourning for Yannis: Knife attack in Aschaffenburg shakes the city

The coffin of the little boy was brought to the mosque on Saturday afternoon. The invitation to the funeral service emphasizes the desire for rest and relief for the grieving parents, who should be supported on this difficult day by friends and relatives. Yannis and his family have Moroccan roots, and the Moroccan authorities have agreed to cover the costs for the transfer of the body to Morocco.

The knife attack in Aschaffenburg

The fatal incident occurred on Wednesday in the Schöntal Park when a 28-year-old Afghan citizen specifically attacked a kindergarten group with a kitchen knife. A total of five people were injured in this dramatic incident, including a 41-year-old man in addition to Yannis, who tried to protect the group and was also fatally injured.

In addition, a two -year -old girl from Syria was seriously injured and had to be treated three times in the neck area. A 72-year-old passerby suffered multiple thoracic injuries while a 59-year-old teacher broke her arm. Fortunately, the three seriously injured victims are no longer in mortal danger and are now in the hospital.

After the attack, the alleged perpetrator initially fled through railway tracks, which led to the temporary setting of rail traffic in Aschaffenburg. According to reports from Media service integration Studies show that in 2023 an increase of 9.7% in dangerous and serious bodily harm and up to 16.6% for robbery with knobs. The increase in razor crime is influenced by social factors and increased participation of knives among young people.

The Yannis case is not only a tragic individual fate, but also represents a turning point in the discussion about security and integration in Germany. While the grief for the lost boy continues, the political implications and the security of the citizens are increasingly in focus.