Knife attack at Dresden immigration office – 34-year-old arrested
A stateless man threatened an employee at the Dresden immigration office with a knife. Police arrested the 34-year-old; no one was injured.
Arrest following knife incident at Dresden immigration office
According to Google News DE — Crime (de), Dresden police are investigating a 34-year-old stateless man following an incident at the immigration office. The man allegedly first poured a flammable liquid over a document and personal papers and attempted to set them on fire. Security staff prevented this.
The suspect then drew a knife, entered an employee's office, and threatened the worker. Security personnel intervened here as well. Police subsequently arrested the man. According to police statements, no one was injured.
Dresden's Lord Mayor Dirk Hilbert (FDP) condemned the act strongly: "Such an attack cannot be justified in any way and is completely unacceptable." He thanked the security staff and police, who had prevented worse from happening through swift intervention. Hilbert announced a comprehensive investigation into the incident and assured those affected of support.
Source: Google News DE — Crime (de)