Defendant subdued assailant; details about the knife remain unknown at present
In the quiet town of Reute, a 12-year-old girl's life was threatened with a knife by a 42-year-old man on Bernhardstraße in late June. The incident unfolded under the warm and sunny skies, disrupting the tranquility of the evening.
Jascha Daiber, a local resident and a former military man, was playing basketball nearby when he witnessed a group of police officers chasing a man. Intrigued and concerned, Daiber, who had recently completed his physiotherapy training, decided to take action.
With a sense of intuition honed during his military service, Daiber sprinted after the suspect. He ran into the man and knocked him down, managing to hold him on the ground until the police arrived. It was then that Daiber discovered the man had a knife, but by that point, the suspect was already under control.
Daiber's quick thinking and bravery didn't go unnoticed. He exhibited natural civic courage, preventing a potential tragedy and showing that ordinary people can make a difference. The man, who is not a police officer, was arrested, but his name remains undisclosed to the public.
Reflecting on his actions, Daiber stated, "If everyone lived in the subjunctive, no one would ever stand up and act." He believes that it's important for individuals to take responsibility and step up when necessary.
Jascha Daiber, originally from Weingarten, is hailed as a hero in Reute. He feels good about having handed the suspect over to the police and hopes his actions will prevent a similar incident from happening again. His actions serve as a reminder that everyone has the potential to make a difference, no matter how small the community.
