Man charged in Germany after fatal stabbing of his 13-year-old son

South China Morning Post Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by dpaMarch 29, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Man charged in Germany after fatal stabbing of his 13-year-old son

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A man in Witten, Germany has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing his wife, daughter, and 13-year-old son. The incident occurred on Saturday after an argument that began inside a residential building escalated onto the street, where eyewitnesses saw the man stab his son. Despite immediate medical attention, the boy died. The mother and nine-year-old daughter were critically injured and hospitalized. While still in intensive care, their injuries are no longer considered life-threatening. The 40-year-old German national has been remanded in custody, but has not made a statement. An arrest warrant was issued by a judge at the district court in Bochum.

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The mother and daughter are still in the intensive care unit but their injuries are no longer life threatening.

factual — public prosecutor’s office100% confidence

The suspect has made no statement.

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A judge issued an arrest warrant on suspicion of murder.

factual — district court in Bochum100% confidence

The 13-year-old boy died as a result of the stabbing.

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A man has been charged with stabbing his wife, daughter and son in Witten, Germany.

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South China Morning Post
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Witten

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