Youth gangs attack each other with iron bars and stones - turmoil in the hospital

Violent scenes at the bus station in Tuttlingen, Baden-Württemberg, can be seen on video recordings available to WELT. A man lies on the ground while another beats him with an iron bar.

According to the police, there were two physical altercations between two obviously rival groups at the central bus station (ZOB) on Monday afternoon and evening. They include both Afghan and Syrian young people and adolescents.

The groups met for the first time around 5:30 p.m. The attackers are said to have hit three young people between the ages of 15 and 18 with an iron bar. Stones were also said to have been thrown and other people were hit with fists. The three victims suffered minor injuries. Ambulances took her to a local hospital.

There is said to have been turmoil in the local hospital. "Bild" reports this, citing an eyewitness: "Two young guys who were involved in the fight and were wearing white clothes on the video were treated there. They were shouting all the time, insulting and harassing the staff."

At around 7.30 p.m. there was another argument between the two groups at the central bus station. Suspects are said to have hit a 23-year-old with iron rods, brass knuckles and stones. There is also said to have been a threat with a knife.

The 23-year-old suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital by emergency services. Police officers seized brass knuckles and a knife as part of the operation.

The Tuttlingen police station is investigating dangerous bodily harm. The exact composition of the two groups and the involvement of individual people are the subject of the investigation. Witnesses can contact the police on 07461/9410.

Tuttlingen is located in the south of Baden-Württemberg in the district of the same name and has around 37,000 inhabitants.