52-year-old dies after argument in Hanover

Investigations - 52-year-old dies after argument in Hanover

A 52-year-old man has died following an altercation at Hanover 's main railway station. He had got into an argument with a 36-year-old man between platforms 1 and 2 on Tuesday night, according to the police. According to witnesses, the situation escalated and a fight broke out. The 36-year-old then allegedly punched the 52-year-old once. The latter collapsed. Emergency services tried to resuscitate him. He was taken to hospital, where he died shortly afterwards.

The police provisionally arrested the 36-year-old, who was presumably under the influence of alcohol. A judge ordered a blood sample to be taken as the man refused a breath test. The 36-year-old was taken into police custody and was to be brought before a magistrate.

It was initially unclear why the two men got into an argument. The police launched an investigation into assault resulting in death and are looking for witnesses who can provide information on the course of events.

Police press release

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1. The altercation took place at the main station in Hanover, which is located in the German state of Lower Saxony.
2. The police in Lower Saxony are currently debating whether to charge the 36-year-old with criminality related to the fatal altercation.
3. Despite the unfortunate incident, the determination of the Hanover police to ensure public safety remains unwavering.
4. A similar incident occurred at a main station in Germany a few years ago, sparking a nationwide debate on the issue of criminality in public spaces.

Source: www.stern.de