Gun-wielding assailants attack late-purchasers, inflicting head injuries
A late-night shop owner in Kreuzberg, Berlin, was the victim of an attempted robbery on Oranienstraße around midnight. The incident left the 51-year-old shop owner with a head wound and a scrape on his shin, but thankfully, the robbers left empty-handed.
According to reports, two unidentified individuals, armed with guns, entered the shop and attempted to tamper with the cash register. However, their plans were foiled when a customer alerted the police, who were promptly dispatched to the scene.
During the robbery, the shop owner was struck on the head and kicked to the ground by one of the perpetrators. The other individual also took part in the assault. Despite the violent nature of the attack, the shop owner refused medical treatment.
The robbery is being investigated by the robbery unit of Police Directorate 5 (City) in Berlin. No arrests have been made in connection with the incident, and the police are currently searching for the two individuals involved.
The name of the shop owner, who bravely faced the robbers, is not publicly available. The community is shocked by the incident and is hoping that the culprits will soon be brought to justice.
This is not the first time a shop owner in Kreuzberg has been targeted by robbers. In recent years, there have been several incidents of this nature, highlighting the need for increased security measures in the area.
The police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact the authorities. They are hoping that the public's help will lead to the identification and arrest of the perpetrators and bring some sense of closure to the shop owner and the community.
Stay safe, Kreuzberg. Let's work together to keep our community secure.
