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Attempted Homicide in Paderborn: Collaborative Statement from the District Prosecutor's Office and Police Department Bielefeld at MK Clinic

Young adolescent, aged 13, accused of causing severe, potentially fatal harm to a caregiver at a psychiatric facility in Paderborn on August 16, 2025. Authorities in Bielefeld are currently examining the incident. Given her age, legal procedures like detention are not being pursued.

Attempted Homicide in Paderborn at MK Klinik: Co-Announcement from the Prosecutor's Office and...
Attempted Homicide in Paderborn at MK Klinik: Co-Announcement from the Prosecutor's Office and Police in Bielefeld

Attempted Homicide in Paderborn: Collaborative Statement from the District Prosecutor's Office and Police Department Bielefeld at MK Clinic

In a recent development, a 13-year-old has been taken into police custody following an alleged attack on a 24-year-old caregiver at a clinic in Bielefeld. The victim, who sustained serious injuries, was immediately taken to a hospital.

The Bielefeld police's homicide unit, led by Chief Inspector Moritz Rawe, is leading the investigation, with assistance from the police department in Paderborn. Officers from both departments have been stationed outside the clinic to ensure the safety of the public and to intervene in case of an escape attempt.

The suspect was under constant surveillance within the clinic's premises before the arrest. The motive behind the attack is currently under investigation, and no new details regarding the motive or political motivation have been disclosed.

Chief Inspector Rawe and his team are working diligently to gather more information and uncover the reasons behind the incident. The further investigation is being led by the Bielefeld police's homicide unit.

Despite initial concerns, the safety of the public was never compromised during the incident. The police departments of Bielefeld and Paderborn are collaborating closely on the case to ensure a thorough and swift resolution.

At this time, no additional information is being released about the investigation to maintain the integrity of the ongoing inquiry. The suspect remains in police custody, and the investigation continues.

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