Knife stabbing in Neuötting: 64-year-old dies after discussion

Knife stabbing in Neuötting: 64-year-old dies after discussion

On Monday morning, June 23, 2025, there was a tragic discussion in an apartment in Neuötting, Altötting district, which ended. A 64-year-old man suffered significant injuries in the incident and died at the scene. The fatal dispute was reported at around 6:55 a.m. on an emergency call, as reported the police bavaria

The first investigations showed that both the victim and the alleged perpetrator, a 51-year-old man, are Polish citizens. The suspect initially fled in an unknown direction, but could be arrested by the emergency services near the crime scene. According to the Reporting of all-in , emergency doctors only found the death of the man on site, which had died of his serious injuries.

Investigations run at full speed

The Mühldorf criminal police on Inn has started the investigation on suspicion of a homicide. The specialist commissioner 1 for homicide is now entrusted with the clarification of the crime, the background and the motif. Immediately after the incident, a request for prison was made against the 51-year-old suspect, which will be shown to the investigative judge at the district court in Mühldorf.

The Altötting police inspection carried out the first investigations and was supported by surrounding police stations. It remains to be seen which further information will come to light, while the investigation under the direction of the Traunstein public prosecutor's office is continued.

knife attacks in focus

Yesterday's tragedy in Neuötting is part of a worrying statistics. According to a publication of Statista , numerous knife attacks were recorded in Germany between 2022 and 2024. This phenomenon raises questions and poses major challenges in relation to security and violence prevention.

The current incidents show the urgency of taking preventive measures and raising awareness of potential dangers. It remains to be hoped that the investigation can quickly bring clarity about the background of the incident.