Bamberg - Machete attack in refugee shelter - Three arrests
After an alleged knife attack during a dispute, the police in Bamberg have arrested three residents of the Anker-Institution Oberfranken. A 23-year-old Moroccan is being investigated for attempted murder, according to the Oberfranken Police Presidium and the Bamberg Public Prosecutor's Office on Monday. Two other countrymen, aged 21 and 24, are accused of causing bodily harm.
The 23-year-old suspect is alleged to have attempted to attack a Syrian resident of the Anker-Institution with a knife. A remand judge eventually issued an arrest warrant for the three suspects. They are now in custody.
Fight between two groups
According to current knowledge, there was a fight between a Moroccan and a Syrian group at the refugee accommodation on the previous Friday around midday, the investigators reported. Some Moroccan residents, according to the preliminary investigation results, physically attacked the Syrian group and used pepper spray.
The Anker-Institution Oberfranken is the first point of contact for asylum applicants in the district. It is located on the grounds of a former US base on the eastern outskirts of Bamberg. According to the Oberfranken government, there are currently approximately 1,500 refugees living there.
- The altercation at the refugee shelter in Bamberg, known as the Anker-Institution Oberfranken, has sparked concerns about criminality in Upper Franconia.
- The police in Bavaria, specifically Bamberg, are closely monitoring the situation at the refugee accommodation to prevent any further incidents of Messerangriff or bodily harm.
- The Public Prosecutor's Office in Bamberg is now handling the case, ensuring that justice is served for the victim and maintaining order in the refugee community.
- The alleged knife attack at the refugee shelter in Bamberg has led to debate about the impact of migration on the region's safety and social cohesion.
- The recent incident at the Anker-Institution Oberfranken serves as a reminder of the need for comprehensive integration programs to help refugees become active members of their new communities, thereby reducing potential conflicts and tensions.
