Neubrandenburg police arrest man for xenophobic threat with axe

A 30-year-old man was detained by police in Neubrandenburg after allegedly threatening and insulting a 15-year-old student with xenophobic remarks. The incident occurred near a supermarket in the city's southern district.

According to reports, the suspect brandished a small throwing axe while directing insults at the teenager, who is of German-Syrian descent. Following the confrontation, the suspect and an associate left the scene. A 39-year-old teacher alerted the police and followed the suspect to assist officers in locating him.

During the pursuit, the suspect reportedly threw the axe into the Gätenbach stream, where police later recovered and secured the weapon. The suspect, a German citizen with a prior criminal record, cooperated with authorities and admitted to the insults. Police have filed charges for threat and insult.