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Man Critically Injured in Berlin Stabbing; Suspect Arrested
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Man Critically Injured in Berlin Stabbing; Suspect Arrested

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 39-year-old man is in critical condition after being stabbed in an apartment in Berlin-Marzahn.
  • Police arrested a 43-year-old suspect at the scene, but he has since been released.
  • The incident is being investigated as a dangerous bodily injury, and the motive remains unclear.

A man is fighting for his life after a stabbing incident in Berlin-Marzahn early Thursday morning. The 39-year-old victim was rushed to a hospital and underwent emergency surgery after being attacked in an apartment on Mรคrkische Allee. Police reported that he is now out of mortal danger.

The 39-year-old was brought to a clinic after the attack in the night on Mรคrkische Allee, where he underwent emergency surgery.

โ€” PoliceDescribing the victim's condition and immediate aftermath of the attack.

Authorities apprehended a 43-year-old suspect at the scene. However, the motive behind the stabbing remains unclear, and the suspect has since been released from custody. Initial reports suggest the victim was stabbed with a knife. The injured man himself managed to call emergency services, according to police.

The arrested man reportedly complained of knee pain and received outpatient treatment at a clinic. The origin of his injuries is also unclear, and a blood sample was taken. Police are continuing their investigation into the incident as a case of dangerous bodily injury.

The 43-year-old suspect was arrested in the apartment.

โ€” PoliceConfirming the apprehension of a suspect at the scene.

This stabbing is one of several violent incidents in Berlin recently. In a separate case, a man was found dead with multiple stab wounds in a bakery in Wedding. Additionally, a 19-year-old was severely injured after being attacked by a group in Hellersdorf on Thursday evening.

The injured man himself made the emergency call, according to police.

โ€” PoliceDetailing how emergency services were alerted.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.