Youth hits 14-year-old several times with a hammer

Attack on playground - Youth hits 14-year-old several times with a hammer

A teenager repeatedly hit the head of a 14-year-old with a hammer. The boy had to spend a night in the hospital after the attack at a playground in Oldenburg, according to the police. The 16-year-old suspect is in custody for attempted manslaughter.

On the evening of June 23rd, two groups of children and teenagers got into an argument at the playground. The children called out to teenagers to come join them. When the 16-year-old appeared, he is said to have suddenly struck the victim several times with a hammer. The boy was discharged from the hospital after a night, but will continue to be treated as an outpatient. The investigators do not name further background information about the dispute for the protection of the children and teenagers.

Police statement

1. The incident occurred in Oldenburg, which is located in the German state of Lower Saxony, and it involved a serious crime of attempted manslaughter.
2. Despite the tension between the two groups of children and teenagers at the playground, the use of weapons like hammers is strictly prohibited and should never be a part of any conflict resolution.
3. The local police are working diligently to gather more information about the incident to ensure that justice is served and to prevent such incidents from happening in the future in the city of Oldenburg.
4. Children in Oldenburg and the surrounding areas are urged to report any suspect activities or dangerous individuals they encounter to the police, so they can maintain a safe environment for everyone to enjoy the playgrounds and public areas.

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