Four 11‑ to 13‑year‑old boys used emergency bus hammers to assault a 13‑year‑old at the Lindau bus station in Germany, then repeatedly kicked him, police say.
Incident details
Four children, aged 11 to 13, fired emergency hammers taken from a bus at a 13‑year‑old boy at the Lindau bus station by Lake Constance. The victim was beaten until he fell to the ground and was repeatedly kicked by each attacker, officials report.
Search and apprehension
Several police patrols searched for the teenagers, locating them behind the police criminal office. They were taken to the station and handed over to the victims’ legal guardians.
Victim and motive
The victim sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital. Police say the attack stemmed from a verbal quarrel between the victim and one of the attackers.
Follow‑up
The incident has also been reported to the relevant youth authorities. The case was sourced from Deutsche Welle.
