Prosecutor's Office of Braunschweig, Police Commissariat Wolfenbüttel, and City of Wolfenbüttel joint statement released
In Wolfenbüttel, Germany, a 1.5-year-old toddler was seriously injured on Monday, September 1, 2025, at the playground located at Geibelstraße/Ackerstraße. The child was taken to the Clinic of Braunschweig and showed symptoms of intoxication.
The incident occurred between 15:00 and 19:00, and the child was primarily playing in the northeastern area of the playground. The mother of the affected child was present on the playground during the mentioned time frame.
Upon arriving at around 17:00 on September 1, the child's father noticed unusual behaviour, apathy, and loss of appetite in his son. During the car ride, the child vomited a "plastic-like" material. A urine test showed positive results for cocaine, amphetamines, MDMA, and ecstasy.
The specific sedative involved in the incident is not specified in the provided information. Further blood tests to confirm and quantify the substances are pending. The child remains in the pediatric intensive care unit but is not in life-threatening condition. No further details about the child's current condition are given.
The city administration and police urge parents to closely supervise children during playground visits and report any suspicious observations or objects to the authorities. The playground was closed for a thorough search and reopened on September 4, 2025, at 15:00.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing, with no information about any suspects available at this time. The authorities are working diligently to identify who provided the sedative to the child on the playground Geibelstraße/Ackerstraße in Wolfenbüttel on September 1, 2025.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and safety, especially when children are involved. The authorities urge the public to remain alert and report any unusual occurrences to ensure the wellbeing and safety of all community members.
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