District Hospital in Regensburg experiencing a knife attack, resulting in patient's critical condition
In a shocking turn of events, an attempted homicide took place at the Regensburg District Hospital on Saturday evening. According to reports, a 23-year-old patient was brutally attacked by another patient, a 33-year-old, using a knife.
The attack occurred in an open ward of the hospital. The 33-year-old patient reportedly inflicted a severe injury on the 23-year-old's neck, causing the victim to lose consciousness. The nursing staff immediately alerted the Upper Palatinate Police Headquarters about the incident.
The police arrived swiftly and arrested the suspect on the spot. The 23-year-old victim was rushed to a hospital for emergency surgery and remains in critical condition.
The Regensburg Criminal Police has taken over the investigation, with the Regensburg Public Prosecutor's Office also cooperating. Extensive evidence was secured at the scene of the attack. The 33-year-old patient is currently being held in a secure facility and is under investigation for attempted homicide.
At this time, no further details about the victim's condition or the motive behind the attack have been released. The hospital and the police are not commenting on the incident beyond the initial reports.
The public is urged to check official German police or hospital press releases, or reputable regional news outlets covering Regensburg, for any updates on this ongoing investigation.
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