Injured Teenager Assaults Paramedics in Pankow Ambulance
Berlin, February 20 – An injured 17-year-old male attacked emergency medical personnel on Thursday while being transported to a hospital in Pankow, Berlin. The incident resulted in two paramedics sustaining injuries, leading to their early termination of duty.
Violent Outburst During Transport
The incident occurred while paramedics were transporting the 17-year-old, who had a neck injury, to the hospital. During the journey, the teenager unexpectedly struck a 26-year-old paramedic. In response, the 41-year-old ambulance driver pulled over shortly after the Prenzlauer Promenade exit to assist his colleague. The teenager then bit the driver.
The paramedics managed to restrain the youth. Police officers were called to the scene and handcuffed the 17-year-old, accompanying the ambulance for the remainder of its journey to the hospital.
Paramedics Injured, Teenager Hospitalized
Upon arrival at the hospital, both paramedics received outpatient treatment for their injuries – a laceration and a bite wound – and were subsequently unable to continue their shift. A breathalyzer test administered to the teenager revealed a blood alcohol level of approximately 0.5 per mille.
The 17-year-old received medical treatment for his initial neck injury and was later admitted to a psychiatric ward. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Other Incidents in Berlin: Traffic Accidents and Robberies
This incident is one of several reported across Berlin by police and fire departments on February 20th. Other notable events include:
- Köpenick: A 75-year-old pedestrian sustained head injuries after being hit by a 35-year-old driver turning left from Pablo-Neruda-Straße onto Salvador-Allende-Straße around 9 AM. The victim is currently receiving inpatient treatment.
- Haselhorst (Spandau): A 58-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Nonnendammallee when a 69-year-old driver, proceeding at a green light, struck her as she crossed the street around 7:30 PM. She suffered arm injuries and is hospitalized.
- Reinickendorf: Police are seeking public assistance following a brutal robbery on February 17th at approximately 12 PM. A man pushed a 64-year-old woman from her rollator outside Residenzstraße 142 and stole her handbag. An unnamed witness pursued the perpetrator, recovering the handbag.
- Charlottenburg: A masked man armed with a knife robbed a hotel on Franklinstraße around 2 AM today, threatening a 21-year-old reception employee and demanding money before fleeing.
- Warschauer Straße (Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg): Federal police responded to an incident on Wednesday where an 18-year-old threatened two Deutsche Bahn security employees with what appeared to be a firearm. It was later identified as an imitation weapon. The 18-year-old, known to police, was arrested, and a 19-year-old who had taken the weapon was also apprehended.
- Buckow (Neukölln): A 31-year-old female driver collided with an oncoming vehicle driven by a 26-year-old male while turning left from Johannisthaler Chaussee onto Rudower Straße around 9:30 PM on Wednesday. Both drivers sustained injuries, with the woman suffering multiple bone fractures.
- Rahnsdorf (Treptow-Köpenick): A 58-year-old truck driver hit two 39-year-old women standing behind his vehicle on a free area at Fürstenwalder Damm around 1:30 PM on Wednesday. One woman’s legs were run over by a rear tire, leading to severe injuries requiring hospitalization. The second woman sustained arm injuries.
- Schöneberg: A 22-year-old man attacked a 40-year-old transgender woman on Frobenstraße at the corner of Bülowstraße around 11:50 PM on Wednesday night, hitting her head with a mobile phone and verbally abusing her. The suspect was later apprehended. Both individuals sustained minor injuries.
These incidents highlight a busy period for emergency services in Berlin, with ongoing investigations into various criminal and traffic-related events.
