Assault in Military Shop at Central Station

Thu 8th Apr, 2010

Munich. An unidentified person attacked a military shop at the central station on wednesday.
The attacker fled after the shopkeeper called for help.

The unknown person entered the military shop on wednesday at around 11.15 and feigned interest in several items, in particular a taser which he then used to attack the 69 year old shopkeeper, demanding money.

The electric shock knocked the owner to the ground but he was able to return to his feet and managed to run outside to call for help, while the criminal fled the scene.
The shopkeeper sustained minor injuries, and was able to contact the police with the help of his neighbour.

 

 


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