Terrible scenes on Monday evening at around 9.15 pm in the residential area of Gorbitz in Dresden. According to the police, an Eritrean (25) threatened children with a machete and a knife. A passer-by (26) intervened and prevented worse.
Police spokesman Marko Laske (47): “The suspect allegedly shouted ‘Allahu akbar’ (‘God is great’, editor’s note). In order to clarify whether a political motive was involved, the State Security Service is investigating.”
The passer-by observed the children being harassed, courageously threw himself at the machete man and was himself injured in the leg. A cut later required outpatient treatment. Another passer-by alerted the police.#
The Eritrean, who is already known to the police for assault offences, initially fled the scene.
“Police officers were able to locate the suspect on the street Lise-Meithner-Straße,” said spokesperson Laske. “The man was temporarily arrested. A breath alcohol test on the 25-year-old showed a value of around 1.4 per mille.”
The children who had been threatened were no longer at the scene. The police hope that their parents will now come forward. Other witnesses are also urgently needed. Information can be given to the Dresden police department by calling (0351) 483 22 33.