Germany: Muslim migrant slashes American’s face after he intervenes to protect women from harassment

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A shocking incident unfolded in the German city of Dresden on Sunday, when a 21-year-old American national was brutally attacked while intervening to protect young female passengers from harassment. According to Dresden police and reports from local media, the man was stabbed in the face during the altercation.

The violence erupted at the Neustädter Markt station after the American confronted two men who were allegedly harassing women. What began as a heated exchange quickly escalated into physical violence, culminating in one of the assailants pulling out a knife and attacking the victim.

Despite their attempt to flee the scene, one of the suspects—a 21-year-old Syrian national—was apprehended shortly after the incident. The second assailant, however, managed to escape and remains at large. Authorities have launched a search operation to track him down.

The victim, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, was immediately rushed to the hospital with severe injuries. “The US citizen suffered multiple cuts to his face with a knife,” police spokesperson Thomas Geithner confirmed to the German daily Bild. Doctors have described his condition as serious, though he is currently receiving intensive medical treatment.

Investigations into the case are ongoing. The Syrian national, initially taken into custody, was later released, though police continue to pursue charges of grievous bodily harm and other potential offenses. Authorities suspect that the second unidentified man may have been directly responsible for the stabbing, while the Syrian national’s role in the attack remains under scrutiny.

The incident has sparked concern in Dresden, with many locals expressing shock that a young man who stepped in to defend women from harassment was met with such brutal violence. Police have assured the public that efforts are underway to locate the second suspect and bring clarity to the case.

(This Article was originally published by Jihad Watch)