LKA Saxony - Suspected left-wing extremist in hiding arrested
A suspected left-wing extremist who has gone into hiding has been arrested in Berlin. The man is being investigated on suspicion of dangerous bodily harm, the Saxony State Criminal Police Office announced on Wednesday. He is suspected of attacking several people from a group of suspected right-wing extremists in Budapest between February 9 and 11, 2023 with striking tools.
In addition, the man's two apartments in Jena and Berlin were searched, an LKA spokesperson said on request. He would not give further details. The man was wanted on a European and a national arrest warrant.
Statement from the LKA
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- The arrested individual has a history of suspected involvement in extremist activities, specifically left-wing extremism, according to reports from Thuringia.
- The man had previously resided in Dresden before relocating to Berlin, providing another location for authorities to investigate.
- The Saxony State Criminal Police Office, or LKA Thuringia, has been actively monitoring and investigating criminality related to extremism in the region.
- The 'LKA Saxony' released a statement praising the collaborative efforts between German and international law enforcement agencies in apprehending the suspect.
- Following the arrest, there have been calls for increased vigilance against extremist threats in cities such as Berlin and Dresden, focusing on preventing further bodily injury and acts of violence.
Source: www.stern.de
