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Man, 26, Attacks Officer at Süd Police Station; Both Injured

A disoriented man's violent outburst at the Süd police station left both him and an officer injured. Backup and a taser were needed to subdue him.

In this image we can see two police officers, one of them is holding some papers, and talking in...
In this image we can see two police officers, one of them is holding some papers, and talking in the mic, in front of him there is a podium, also we can see a board with some symbols, and text written on it, there is a banner, cloth, a stand, we can see the flag, and a table.

Man, 26, Attacks Officer at Süd Police Station; Both Injured

A 26-year-old man from Marl caused a disturbance at the Süd police station on Wildenbruchplatz on October 3, 2025. He appeared at the station around 09:30 AM and proceeded to punch a police officer, resulting in a facial injury for the officer.

The unidentified man was highly disoriented and police struggled to identify him. He resisted violently, leading to a struggle with officers. Backup and a taser were required to subdue him. Both the suspect and the officer sustained minor injuries during the incident. The man was initially taken to a local hospital for treatment before being transferred to a psychiatric facility for further evaluation.

The 26-year-old man from Marl remains unidentified. He is currently receiving care at a psychiatric facility following his violent outburst and resistance at the Süd police station. The police officer involved in the incident has been treated for facial contusions.

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