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Irritant Gas Attack at Berlin Youth Center Injures 15 Children

Police have opened a youth-crimes probe into the assault.

Overview

  • Fifteen minors were treated on site following Friday's irritant gas attack inside the Bolle youth center in Berlin-Marzahn.
  • Police said the victims, ages 8 to 15, had eye and breathing irritation, and crews flushed eyes and gave first aid.
  • Witnesses reported two to three masked youths entered the building, sprayed the gas, then fled on e-scooters.
  • Investigators from a Jugendfachkommissariat are handling the case, with suspects and motive still unknown.
  • The center says it serves up to 150 children a day, highlighting safety concerns in a place designed for young people.