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Knife Attack at Paderborn Youth Psychiatry Facility: A Closer Look
A shocking incident unfolded at a youth psychiatry facility in Paderborn over the weekend, where a 13-year-old girl allegedly perpetrated a knife attack on a 24-year-old caregiver. The attack, which occurred during a brief absence of a security guard, has left the caregiver with life-threatening injuries.
The Public Prosecutor's Office in Paderborn has confirmed media reports about the attack, and they are currently investigating how the young girl obtained the kitchen knife. Reports suggest that the girl had been under surveillance by the police for several months due to her suspected Islamist threat.
The LWL, the hospital where the incident took place, is based in Düsseldorf and operates under the Regional Association of Westphalia-Lippe. Initially, there were reports suggesting that the security service was absent during the incident. However, Emanuel Wiggerich, the LWL's hospital director, has since clarified that an employee of the security service was in the kitchen and secured the patient immediately after the incident until the arrival of the police.
In the days leading up to the attack, the police had warned the clinic about the potential danger of knives as weapons. Despite this warning, the clinic persisted in its approach, deciding to introduce the patient to joint meals as a progress step. This decision is now considered a misjudgment in this case.
The LWL is offering comprehensive support to the injured employee and their relatives, as well as to the entire team and the patients. The care team is currently reviewing their procedures to prevent such incidents in the future.
It's important to note that, at the time of writing, there is no evidence supporting a claim that the Westphalia-Lippe Regional Association is under investigation for ignoring police warnings about potential knife attacks at their youth psychiatry facility in Paderborn.
The incident has sparked a nationwide debate about the safety measures in place for both staff and patients in mental health facilities. As the investigation continues, we will keep you updated on any new developments.
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