Berlin Man Charged with Attempted Manslaughter After Bar Music Dispute
A 30-year-old allegedly stabbed a bystander who tried to mediate a conflict over music selection in a Reinickendorf bar, leaving the victim critically injured.
- The altercation occurred in November 2024 at a bar in Berlin's Reinickendorf district, where patrons could control the music via a shared remote.
- The accused reportedly monopolized the remote to play his music, angering other guests and escalating tensions when the device broke during the dispute.
- The conflict moved outside, where a 24-year-old bystander attempting to mediate was stabbed in the groin, severing a major artery.
- The victim suffered significant blood loss, a cardiac arrest, and potential brain damage, requiring ongoing care and legal guardianship.
- The suspect denies the charges but remains in custody after being arrested at his residence shortly after the incident.
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