Police - Uber driver is threatened with a weapon, beaten and injured
An Uber driver was threatened and beaten by three men with a firearm in Berlin-Neukölln. Police said on Saturday that the 29-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment with bleeding lacerations to his head. The man was traveling for the ride service provider Uber.
According to previous findings, the strangers had demanded money from the driver in Lahnstraße at around 2 a.m. - and did not receive it. They then hit the 29-year-old's head with a gun and fists and searched the glove compartment of the car without success. They then fled without any loot. The man drove to a petrol station, where he called the police. They are now investigating the case of aggravated robbery.
Police report
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- The incident sparked concerns about rising criminality in the area, with some residents expressing their frustration about the increase in lacerations and assaults from unknown perpetrators, including incidents involving traffic-related conflicts.
- In a separate incident, Berlin police reported apprehending a suspect carrying a firearm near a heavily-trafficked highway, resulting in temporary traffic disruptions as the scene was cleared and the individual was taken into custody.
- The ongoing investigations into this particular Uber driver assault as well as other instances of criminality in the city have brought increased attention to the role of law enforcement in addressing these issues and ensuring the safety of its citizens.
Source: www.stern.de
