Knife attack in Hamm: Brutal attack shocks the city!

Knife attack in Hamm: Brutal attack shocks the city!

On May 12, 2024, a shocking incident happened in Hamm: a 22-year-old defendant suddenly started a 25-year-old man with a knife. The attack took place on the mile and led to serious cuts to the victim's neck. Fortunately, the 25-year-old had reflexes that made it possible for him to turn the head, which means that the injuries were less serious. In the trial in front of the jury in Dortmund, the victim stated that they no longer remember the incident and declared that they had been drunk at this point. The dynamics of the argument were therefore difficult to reconstruct.

At the first date of the court, the victim appeared indexed with and stated that he had forgotten the appointment. His companions could also hardly help: one of them was fetching beer during the attack, while the other stated that he had not recognized the attacker. Interestingly, he claimed that the attacker had had longer hair, which makes the awarding of testimony rather complicated. The process is expected to continue until April 2025, since the accused is accused of dangerous bodily harm and attempted manslaughter. This is reported by the WAZ

serious consequences for the accused

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A look at the general crime situation in Germany could offer additional context here. According to the Police crime statistics 2023 rose by 5.5 % compared to the previous year. A total of 5,940,667 cases have been registered, the highest since 2016. This increase is particularly affected by violent crime that has reached the highest level in 2023.

a worrying trend

The increase in crimes is favored by various factors. This includes increased mobility according to the COVID-19 restrictions, economic and social stress as a result of inflation and a high immigration rate. The increase in suspicious children and adolescents is particularly striking, which represents a worrying sign for society. It remains to be seen how politicians and authorities will react to these developments.

The case in Hamm not only shows the brutality that can be put in such attacks, but also raises basic questions about security, prevention and treatment of criminals. The coming months in the process should offer exciting and revealing insights into the dynamics of violence and case law.