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Man Arrested After Knife Threat Incident in Wiesbaden's Reisinger Park

A knife-wielding man terrorized park-goers in Wiesbaden. Police swiftly responded and made an arrest.

In this image there is a standing and holding a knife. On the left there is a man. In the...
In this image there is a standing and holding a knife. On the left there is a man. In the background we can see a wall.

Man Arrested After Knife Threat Incident in Wiesbaden's Reisinger Park

A man from Mainz-Kostheim was arrested in Wiesbaden's Reisinger Park on October 11, following a knife threat incident. The arrest took place around 22:30, after the man ran through the park near Bahnhofstraße.

Earlier in the evening, the 34-year-old suspect threatened three people with a kitchen knife. Before police arrived, he discarded the knife into nearby bushes. Officers later found and secured the weapon. The man was then stopped and taken to the police station for further questioning. Authorities are currently investigating the threats made.

The man's identity and motive remain under investigation. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact local authorities.

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