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Police mourn deceased officer following knife assault in Mannheim, condemning "hatred and incitement"

After the deadly knife attack on a police officer in Mannheim, the local police force has expressed concern over the spread of "hate and agitation" on social media platforms. According to Mannheim's police vice-president, Ulrike Schäfer, there are instances of "disrespectful and sometimes...

Crime scene in Mannheim
Crime scene in Mannheim

Police mourn deceased officer following knife assault in Mannheim, condemning "hatred and incitement"

Law enforcement personnel faced verbal abuse and threats, Schäfer shared. Additionally, there are allegations. On Friday, a 29-year-old police officer sustaining severe injuries from a knife attack involving members of the anti-Islam group Pax Europa ultimately perished on Sunday. Five other members of Pax Europa received injuries as well.

The young suspect, aged 25, is currently under investigation by the Federal Prosecutor's Office in Karlsruhe, including for murder charges. Authorities suspect the crime was directed against freedom of expression. Vice President of the Police Schäfer expressed "deep shock and incomprehensible sadness" about the tragic passing of her team member.

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The knife attack on Friday in Mannheim resulted in the death of a 29-year-old policeman, with authorities condemning "hatred and incitement." Despite facing verbal abuse and threats, the police continued their duties. The suspected perpetrator, a 25-year-old, is under investigation for murder and alleged hate crimes. The incident has caused significant agitation in Mannheim.

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