Kassel: waitress attacked with beer and pepper spray - culprit arrested!

Kassel: waitress attacked with beer and pepper spray - culprit arrested!

A scandalous incident occurred on Wednesday evening around 11 p.m. in a pub in the heart of Kassel. A 66-year-old man attacked a waitress by pouring a glass of beer into her face and then spraying her with pepper spray. The waitress only suffered minor injuries. The incident was observed by a witness who then informed the police and followed the fleeing perpetrator. Just a few minutes later, the police were able to arrest the man at the “Am Stern” stop.

A breath alcohol test showed 1.3 per thousand, which is why the man also had to undergo a blood test. An irritant spray was found during the search, but was without a test mark. The accused now faces serious legal consequences because he is charged with dangerous bodily harm, insult and violation of the weapons law.

The weapons law and pepper spray

The use of pepper spray in German law is a complex topic. According to the German weapons law, weapons are defined as firearms or equivalent objects. This also includes portable objects that are suitable for eliminating or reducing people's attack or defensive ability. The Federal Court of Justice recently decided that it should be assessed on a case -by -case basis whether pepper sprays are considered weapons in accordance with § 1 WaffG. In this special case, the irritant spray found could raise relevant legal questions. Anwalt.de Animal defense sprays do not fall under this regulation.

According to the current legal analyzes , pepper sprays must have a test seal of the Physikalisch-Technical Federal Institute in order to be legally sold. From the age of 14, the acquisition of pepper spray is allowed, unless it contains the active ingredient oleoresin capsicum. Nevertheless, carrying out pepper sprays at public events and their use in non -frequent emergencies is subject to strict rules.

punishment and legal consequences

violations of the weapons law can result in considerable consequences. In the event of a violation of the briefing bans, fines or even prison terms of up to three years threaten. Tampers with the labeling of irritant spray devices can lead to prison terms of six months to five years. The legal situation clearly shows that a conscious, illegal use of pepper spray, especially against people, can have serious legal consequences.

once again shows the need for responsible use of such irritating substances. The events illustrate how quickly a simple conflict can become a dangerous situation. The investigation is ongoing and it remains to be seen what legal steps the 66-year-old man ultimately expected.