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Downtown Stabbing Incident Under Investigation by Prosecutor and Criminal Police - Woman Victim in Downtown Area

Anticipated Police Action in Lübeck Early Wednesday (21.08.25)

Stabbing Incident in Downtown Area: Criminal Investigation Ongoing by Prosecutor and Police...
Stabbing Incident in Downtown Area: Criminal Investigation Ongoing by Prosecutor and Police Department

Downtown Stabbing Incident Under Investigation by Prosecutor and Criminal Police - Woman Victim in Downtown Area

In the city of Lübeck, Germany, a knife attack occurred on the night of August 25, which left a 48-year-old woman injured. The Public Prosecutor's Office Lübeck and the Homicide Commission of the Criminal Police Lübeck have initiated investigations into the incident.

Both the victim and the suspect are German citizens residing in Lübeck. The injured party was promptly taken for medical treatment, and no life-threatening injuries were reported. The suspect was located at the scene and taken into police custody.

The victim sustained several superficial injuries, and the police secured potential evidence at the scene. The Criminal Police's forensic team was also present to gather and analyse any relevant evidence.

The suspect, a 20-year-old woman, is reportedly suffering from a psychiatric illness, and a psychiatric assessment was conducted by an expert. The exact details of the psychiatrist who examined the accused woman are not currently available.

The District Court of Lübeck has ordered the initial detention of the suspect under § 126a StPO, which is likely related to the suspect's psychiatric condition and potential danger to the public. The order for initial detention was made by the District Court of Lübeck.

For further information on the case, please contact Svenja Pries from the Press Office of the Police Directorate of Lübeck. Her contact information is:

The Police Directorate of Lübeck is actively investigating the matter and will provide updates as more information becomes available. The suspect is currently considered to pose a danger to the public.

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