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Shock in Bad Überkingen: Drunk senior attacks neighbors with spray!
A 77-year-old man attacked his ex-neighbor with animal repellent spray at a party in Bad Überkingen. 14 injured.
Shock in Bad Überkingen: Drunk senior attacks neighbors with spray!
There was a shocking incident in Bad Überkingen near Stuttgart in which a 77-year-old electric wheelchair user attacked his former neighbor with an animal repellent spray. Loud Stuttgart News The attack took place at a party where the two men happened to meet. The conflict, which continues to have an impact today, revolves around a cherry tree that was already the subject of disagreement in 2018.
The older man first sprays his 49-year-old ex-neighbor in the face and then aims it randomly into the crowd. As a result, 14 other people, including three children, were slightly injured and had to be treated by the emergency services. The senior was intoxicated at the time of the incident, which led to a blood test. In addition, the insurance plate on his electric wheelchair was reported stolen.
Investigations against the attacker
The police have launched an investigation against the 77-year-old. He is accused of several crimes, including drunk driving, theft of the license plate, a violation of the compulsory insurance law and grievous bodily harm in several cases.
This incident also sheds light on a more serious problem in society: violence among seniors. According to the Police advice Violence in care can occur both at home and in inpatient settings. The forms range from neglect to physical violence. This often happens because carers are overwhelmed, which can lead to emotional and physical attacks.
Help and prevention
There are organizations and assistance programs that offer support for affected seniors. Relatives can take advantage of recommendations in order to counteract excessive demands and to take legal precautions in good time in order to be prepared in the event of a possible need for care. It is advisable to pay attention to signs of maladministration in care facilities and, if in doubt, to inform the home management or the police.
The incident in Bad Überkingen shows that conflicts can also escalate in old age and that it is important to understand and address the background to violence against seniors in order to take preventive action and offer help.