Adolescent, aged 13, continues to evade authorities following a stabbing incident at an elementary school in Berlin that left several students injured. - Young perpetrator on the loose after stabbing elementary school student in Berlin, aged 13.
In Berlin, a manhunt was initiated following a stabbing incident at a Spandau-district elementary school. The suspected attacker, identified as Alan-Said Ibrahim, allegedly assaulted a 12-year-old classmate during an altercation in the gym's locker room.
Ibrahim, who stands at approximately 1.70 meters tall, has short brown hair, and possesses a robust build, was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, light blue jeans, and black shoes. The suspect is of mixed U.S.-German heritage and has origins traced to the Arab community.
The victim was gravely injured during the incident but has since stabilized following emergency surgery. The boy's family and a chaplain are providing support while he recovers at the hospital.
The police enlisted the assistance of sniffer dogs, helicopters, and the public in search efforts for Ibrahim, releasing photos of the suspect to aid in the search. The search extended to other German states, including Lower Saxony, where the suspect has family connections.
After more than 24 hours, Ibrahim was apprehended by undercover police officers on the stairs of a subway station in Spandau. He has since been moved to a child and adolescent psychiatric facility.
The police have stated that the family of the suspect is cooperating with the investigation and has provided clothing for tracing dogs to aid in the search. However, the trail was lost during the evening search on Thursday. The family expresses hopes for their son's whereabouts to be determined.
It is important to note that Ibrahim, being a minor, cannot be held legally accountable as he is not yet of criminal responsibility. The attack remains under investigation.
- A public inquiry is expected to be held after the knife attack on a primary school in Berlin, which left a 13-year-old boy seriously injured.
- In connection with the recent knife attack at a primary school in Berlin, the suspect, Alan-Said Ibrahim, is now undergoing evaluation at a general-news mental health facility.
- As the search for the fugitive, Alan-Said Ibrahim, continues following the knife attack at a primary school in Berlin, the police have urged the public to pay attention to any health-and-wellness reports or mental health concerns that may help locate the suspect.
