Adolescent patient reportedly assaults healthcare provider
In a developing story, authorities in Germany are investigating an incident involving a 13-year-old patient who allegedly attacked a caregiver at a psychiatric clinic in Paderborn. The victim, a 24-year-old caregiver, sustained life-threatening injuries during the attack, which occurred on Saturday morning while cooking in the kitchen.
The homicide commission of the police in Bielefeld has taken over the investigation of the incident. The 13-year-old girl, who is currently in inpatient psychiatric treatment under police and security service supervision due to a detention order, has been taken into custody.
The nature of the sharp object used in the attack remains unclear, as no new information about it has been provided. The psychiatric clinic where the incident occurred was not specified.
Regarding the motive for the attack, authorities are examining the possibility of a political motivation, but no definitive conclusions have been reached. Police have emphasized that there was no danger to the general public at any point, denying media reports suggesting the girl was an Islamist.
The girl had been under continuous surveillance due to a risk she might pose to others and was known to authorities for previous violent behaviour and escape attempts. She had also been flagged for potential extremist threats for several months, but no conclusive evidence has yet been released publicly about a political or Islamist motive.
Due to her young age, custodial measures such as imprisonment are not being considered for the 13-year-old. The victim was treated by emergency services at the scene and then taken to a hospital, where her life is no longer in danger.
The authorities are urging the public to wait for official updates as the investigation continues. This is a developing story, and more information will be released as it becomes available.
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