Disputes between men in Bavaria escalated: kicks and hits with hammers

Created: 10/18/2022, 10:50 am

By: Catherine Brumbauer

After an escalated dispute, the police and the public prosecutor's office are investigating the suspicion of attempted killing (symbol image).

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A dispute in the district of Kronach escalated to such an extent that three men hit each other.

All those involved are in custody.

District of Kronach - They kicked and hit themselves, not just with their fists.

One of the three men even picked up a hammer.

In the Kronach district on Friday, October 14, a dispute escalated to such an extent that the public prosecutor's office and the Coburg criminal police are now investigating the suspicion of attempted killing.

Three men hit each other: a visit to an acquaintance ends in a serious argument

A 33-year-old and a 38-year-old from the Kronach district visited a mutual friend on Friday evening.

The 51-year-old partner of the acquaintance was also present there.

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The 51-year-old is said to have used a hammer to hit the 33-year-old on the head.

He retaliated by kicking him in the head.

His 38-year-old companion hit the attacker with his fists.

Punches and kicks to the head - the criminal police and the public prosecutor's office are investigating

As the police announced on Tuesday morning, all three men received medical care.

None of their lives were in danger.

You are in custody.

The criminal police and the public prosecutor's office have initiated investigations against all three involved on suspicion of attempted killing.

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