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Stabbing in Neuötting: 64-year-old dies after argument
In Neuötting, Altötting, a 64-year-old man died after a knife attack. The 51-year-old suspect was arrested.
Stabbing in Neuötting: 64-year-old dies after argument
On Monday morning, June 23, 2025, there was a tragic altercation in an apartment in Neuötting, Altötting district, which ended in death. A 64-year-old man suffered significant injuries in the incident and died at the scene. The fatal argument was reported via a 911 call around 6:55 a.m the Bavarian police reported.
The initial investigation revealed 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 was arrested by emergency services near the crime scene. According to the Reporting from all in Emergency doctors on site only confirmed the death of the man, who had died from his serious injuries.
Investigations are in full swing
The Mühldorf am Inn criminal police have started an investigation on suspicion of a homicide. The Homicide Inspectorate 1 is now entrusted with clarifying the crime, the background and the motive. Immediately after the incident, an application for arrest was made against the 51-year-old suspect, who was brought before the investigating judge at the district court in Mühldorf.
The Altötting police station carried out the initial investigations and was supported by surrounding police stations. It remains to be seen what additional information will come to light as the investigation continues under the direction of the Traunstein public prosecutor's office.
Knife attacks in focus
Yesterday's tragedy in Neuötting is one of the worrying statistics. According to a publication by Statista Numerous knife attacks were recorded by the police in Germany between 2022 and 2024. This phenomenon raises questions and presents society with major challenges in terms of security and violence prevention.
Current incidents demonstrate the urgency of taking preventative measures and raising awareness of potential dangers. It remains to be hoped that the investigation can quickly shed light on the background to the incident.