Knife attack in Essen: 21-year-old seriously injured-19-year-old arrested!

Knife attack in Essen: 21-year-old seriously injured-19-year-old arrested!

In the night of Wednesday there was a life-threatening knife attack in Essen-Altenessen-Süd, which not only broadcast shock waves through the neighborhood, but also called the police on the scene. Two groups of men, about a dozen total, got into a dispute at a playground on Grünstrasse around 10:30 p.m. The incident ended dramatically when a 21-year-old man from Syria was seriously injured with a stabbed weapon. In addition, two other Syrian citizens, 21 and 18 years old, suffered minor injuries from bats

After the emergency doctor was able to intervene quickly, the seriously injured victim was taken to the hospital. Fortunately, the all -clear can now be given; The 21-year-old is now out of danger. As far as the background of the dispute is concerned, the investigation by the police has not yet been completed. The murder commission has taken over the investigation and is currently securing evidence at the scene, while the officials check possible clan covers. The police also ask witnesses to report, especially for suspicious observations around the time of the incident.

arrest of the suspect

The suspect, a 19-year-old Essen with Turkish and Lebanese citizenship, subsequently stood by the police in Essen-Mitte. This acted immediately and arrested the young man. Next Thursday, he will be brought before a judge to take the further legal steps. The police also investigate with regard to possible connections to criminal clan structures, which is not unusual in the region.

a worrying trend

The knife attack in Essen is part of a worrying statistics. According to a current study, an increasing number of knife attacks were registered in Germany between 2022 and 2024. The exact figures and developments can be seen on the Statista platform, which were published on April 2, 2025 and show that such violent offenses are very popular and a serious problem for society.

The terrifying events in Essen once again raise the question of how such arguments can be prevented. The community hopes for quick clarity through the ongoing investigation and an end to the escalation of violence that repeatedly endanger security in the cities.

To learn more about the knife attack in Germany, you can view the statistics directly at Statista

You can find more details on the incident and current developments on tixio and WDR .