Germany: Two Turkish Families Fight it out in Gelsenkirchen: One Dead

In the Ruhr area of Germany, two Turkish families took to the streets of Gelsenkirchen on Sunday night and engaged in a mass brawl involving some 30 people using knives, stun guns, and baseball bats. One man died of a stab wound, and several others are in serious condition. Six people are in custody. The cause of the clash is unknown, but it is reported that there was an earlier fight on Friday between the two groups.

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“Tumultuous situation” with 30 people: Man dies after mass brawl in Gelsenkirchen

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In the evening, police were called to the Bismarck quarter of Gelsenkirchen. Several people were involved in a mass brawl there. As a result, several people were critically injured. One man died of his injuries in the hospital. Others wound up in handcuffs.

At least 5 people were seriously injured-4 in life-threatening condition-  in a serious fight involving up to 30 people. According to Bild-Zeitung, a 56-year-old died in the hospital from a stab wound to the heart. Two other victims are still in critical condition, according to the newspaper.

According to the latest information, on Sunday evening, around 8 pm, knives, stun guns, and baseball bats were used, as reported by the police and the State Prosecutor’s office in Essen.

According to police, three male suspects, ages 16, 29, and 52, as well as three female suspects, ages 25, 28, and 50, were arrested.

According to some reports, police were deployed in large numbers and extensively closed off the crime scene on Pommernstrasse (street) in the Bismarck quarter to secure evidence and interview witnesses. A police helicopter was also at the scene.

According to Bild, a connection to clan criminality is unconfirmed. According to the newspaper’s information, it was reportedly a fight between two large Turkish families who live in close proximity to each other. Earlier on Friday, there was a clash. It is possible that a (meeting to resolve the dispute) broke out into violence.

As to the background of the clash, there is no definitive information as yet. For this reason, police have set up a homicide squad and ask witnesses to call 0209/3657112 or 0209/3658240.