In connection with a suspected knife attack at this week’s Blasheimer Markt funfair, officers from a special task force were able to arrest a 41-year-old man in Warburg today, Tuesday. This was preceded by two days of intensive investigations by the Minden-Lübbecke police.
As part of further enquiries against a 40-year-old man, a man from Stemwede (41) who was known to the police came to the attention of the officers. He is suspected of having announced a knife attack to the younger man at the Blasheimer Markt funfair in recent days.
After intensive and in-depth investigations, an address in the centre of Warburg was located as the Stemwede man’s place of residence. Based on indications that the man was dangerous, the investigators called in a special task force in addition to their own civilian forces for the planned arrest. During the course of the arrest, which was carried out in the midday hours, the local authorities were also supported by officers from the Höxter police in close co-operation.
After being brought before a judge at Höxter District Court, a longer-term detention order was issued until next Monday. This was followed by a transfer to police custody in Minden.
The 41-year-old is currently being investigated for illegal residence, suspected violation of the Weapons Act and disturbing the public peace by threatening to commit criminal offences.
POL-MI: Spezialeinsatzkommando nimmt Mann aus Stemwede fest | Presseportal