Adolescent Assaults Group of Teens at Bus Stop with Knife - Status Update on Investigation
In the small town of Schnelldorf, district of Ansbach, a shocking incident occurred on 07.01.2025 when a 13-year-old student stabbed a 14-year-old student at a bus stop.
The Criminal Investigation Department 1 of the Criminal Police Ansbach took over the investigation, working in collaboration with the Public Prosecutor's Office Ansbach. A task force named "Bus" was established to conduct initial investigative measures.
The suspect was swiftly apprehended by the police on the same day and taken into custody. The suspect was then admitted to a specialized clinic for further evaluation.
The victim, a 14-year-old student, was also admitted to a specialized clinic due to his mental state following the incident.
The investigation revealed that the crime was premeditated and had been announced beforehand on an instant messaging service. A message allegedly written by the suspect was found on the seized mobile phone, announcing the crime.
However, for tactical investigative reasons, no further details about the content of the message or the motivation of the 13-year-old can be provided at this time.
In a related development, a 14-year-old student threatened to bring a knife to school on 08.01.2025, referencing the previous day's stabbing incident. During a search of the teenager's schoolbag, a kitchen knife was found.
The Bavarian State Office of Criminal Investigation (Bayerisches Landeskriminalamt) collaborated with the Ansbach Criminal Investigation Department in the investigation of the suspect.
The student's mother informed the principal of the middle school in Dr.-Hans-Guethlein-Weg in Feuchtwangen. The principal intercepted the student before he entered the school building and waited for a patrol from the Feuchtwangen police station.
The Feuchtwangen police station was also involved in the interception and search of the student.
The investigation by the Criminal Police Ansbach and the Public Prosecutor's Office Ansbach will continue within the framework of the established task force.
For further inquiries, contact the Police Headquarters Middle Franconia's press office at [email protected], +49 (0)911 2112 1030, or visit their website: http://unsere-plattform.de/P4TQ8h.
This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
