POL-OF: Teen Injured: Police Investigating Suspected Dangerous Bodily Harm
Police in Schlüchtern are investigating a violent incident in Untersotzbach after a 15-year-old suffered head injuries. The teen was reportedly sprayed with an irritant and struck during an altercation outside a local youth centre. Authorities have now launched a search for witnesses to help clarify the events.
In a separate case, a 56-year-old German man faces charges in Dresden for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers and causing bodily harm.
The incident in Untersotzbach involved a 19-year-old suspect who allegedly attacked the younger victim. The confrontation took place near a youth centre, where the 15-year-old sustained a laceration and other head injuries. Emergency services transported the injured teen to hospital for treatment.
Police have urged anyone with information to come forward by calling +49 6661 9610-0. The investigation remains ongoing as officers piece together the circumstances of the assault. Meanwhile, in Dresden, prosecutors have formally charged a 56-year-old man with assaulting officers and inflicting bodily harm. The specifics of the case have not yet been disclosed, but the charges follow an investigation by local authorities.
The 15-year-old victim continues to receive medical care after the attack in Untersotzbach. Police are actively seeking witnesses to assist with their enquiries. In Dresden, the accused man will now face legal proceedings over the alleged assault on law enforcement personnel.