16-year-old hits teenager with a hammer
In Lower Saxony, a dispute escalates among adolescents. A 14-year-old had to go to the hospital after another adolescent hit him several times on the head with a hammer. The suspect is in custody for attempted manslaughter.
A 16-year-old is accused of hitting a 14-year-old several times on the head with a hammer. The victim had to spend a night in the hospital after the attack on a playground in Oldenburg, according to the police. The 16-year-old suspect is in custody for attempted murder.
On the evening of June 23rd, two groups of children and adolescents got into an argument on the playground. The children called on adolescents to come over. When the 16-year-old appeared, he is said to have suddenly hit the victim several times with the hammer on the head.
The boy has left the hospital after a night, but will continue to be treated ambulantly. The investigators do not disclose further background information on the dispute for the protection of the children and adolescents.
- The incident of violence took place in Oldenburg, which is located in the German state of Lower Saxony.
- The international community is closely monitoring the situation, given the seriousness of the crime and the involvement of minors.
- The local police, in conjunction with their international counterparts, are working diligently to gather evidence and ensure a fair trial for the 16-year-old suspect.