North Rhine-Westphalia: 17-year-old injured by knife in dispute

Gütersloh (dpa / lnw) - A 17-year-old was injured by a knife in an argument with other young people in Gütersloh on Saturday evening.

North Rhine-Westphalia: 17-year-old injured by knife in dispute

Gütersloh (dpa / lnw) - A 17-year-old was injured by a knife in an argument with other young people in Gütersloh on Saturday evening. At least seven teenagers between the ages of 15 and 17 attacked each other around 8 p.m., a police spokesman said on Sunday. According to a police report, the 17-year-old suffered a minor "stab or cut injury to the chest". He was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. The police were able to apprehend the suspects shortly thereafter. According to the spokesman, the young people are now being investigated on suspicion of dangerous bodily harm. The background to the argument was unclear.