Following Tram Stabbing Incident: 21-Year-Old Young Man in Police Custody
In the early hours of Sunday morning, a knife attack occurred on a Dresden tram, leaving a 20-year-old American citizen hospitalised with a deep cut to his face. The suspect, a 21-year-old individual, is currently in custody since Tuesday.
According to the police report, the incident took place while the tram was at a stop. The attack was a response to an earlier incident where two men from the group had allegedly harassed women in the tram. The American victim intervened, and in retaliation, he was attacked by one of the men with a knife. Fortunately, the police stated that the victim's life was never in danger.
The suspect was initially arrested shortly after the incident, but was later released due to lack of grounds for detention. However, he was re-arrested on Tuesday, and his current status in custody remains undisclosed.
The Dresden Police Headquarters and the Dresden Public Prosecutor's Office are withholding further information about the investigation due to tactical reasons. The location of the incident remains Dresden, Germany.
The American victim is still hospitalised, and a fundraising campaign for his ongoing medical costs and care has been started on the online platform GoFundMe by the girlfriend of the injured man's brother. The campaign is ongoing, and donations are being accepted.
No new charges or accusations have been announced against the suspect at this time. The police continue to investigate the case, and no further details about the investigation status are being disclosed.
