Street battle at Tuttlingen railway station: several injured in gang clash
On Monday evening, serious altercations broke out in Tuttlingen between rival youth groups. At least three people were injured, iron bars and knives were used.
Iron bars and knives at the bus station
According to WELT, two rival youth gangs clashed at Tuttlingen's bus station in Baden-Württemberg on Monday evening. The first confrontation occurred around 5.30 p.m.: three teenagers aged 15 to 18 were attacked with iron bars, while other persons involved received punches and stones were thrown. The rescue service brought three injured people to hospital.
Two hours later, the situation escalated at the same location. A group of suspects allegedly attacked a 23-year-old with iron bars, a knuckle duster and stones. One member of the group is said to have drawn a knife and used it as a weapon. The 23-year-old was injured and taken to Tuttlingen clinic. Police officers secured the knife and the knuckle duster.
According to a police spokesman, the rival groups were made up of both Afghan and Syrian teenagers and young adults. At the local hospital there were also disturbances when two youths involved in the brawl insulted and harassed staff.
Police are investigating for dangerous assault and attempting to clarify the exact extent of involvement. Witnesses are asked to contact Tuttlingen police station on 07461/9410.
Source: WELT