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Police operation in Pattensen: Man arrested with ax and burning car!
An armed man triggered a police operation in Hemmingen after attacking a burning car and a gas station.
Police operation in Pattensen: Man arrested with ax and burning car!
On Saturday evening there was a dramatic incident on the B65 that triggered a major police operation. A 34-year-old armed with an ax set a car and a gas pump on fire, causing a stir. According to [haz.de]. He smoked and drank during his crime. The special operations team (SEK) was finally able to overpower him with a Taser.
The incident came just two days after an attack in which the man injured his ex-partner. It remains unclear where he was between the attack and his arrest. The investigation into the background to the crimes is ongoing.
Racist attacks in Berlin
At the same time, reports of anti-Semitic attacks in Germany are increasing. On Sunday night, two Molotov cocktails were thrown at a synagogue and a Jewish community center in Berlin, as dw.com reports. The incident occurred around 3:45 a.m. in the Mitte district. Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries or property damage. The bottles landed on the sidewalk, broke, and the fire quickly went out.
But that wasn't enough: a man approached the synagogue in the morning and shouted anti-Semitic slogans. He was stopped by the police but was later released. An investigation has been initiated against him because he is criticized for inciting racial hatred and attempting to attack a public servant.
Reactions to the attacks
Chancellor Olaf Scholz strongly condemned the increasing anti-Semitic attacks and emphasized that such acts cannot be tolerated in Germany. The Israeli embassy called for decisive action against anti-Semitic attacks. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser focused on the protection of Jewish institutions in Germany and described the attack on the synagogue as a “heinous act.”
The Jewish community of Berlin called for clear solidarity with the affected synagogue and pointed out the growing insecurity that Jews in Berlin have to live with. At a time when both violent attacks and anti-Semitic incidents are on the rise, it is important that society stands together and acts together against this hatred.