Ecke, a member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), was attacked on Saturday evening
The 66-year-old politician was stabbed and beaten by a group of men
Matthias Ecke, a member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), was attacked on Saturday evening by a group of men. Ecke was stabbed and beaten, and is currently in hospital in a serious condition.
The attack took place at around 7pm on Saturday evening in the Neukölln district of Berlin. Ecke was walking home from a meeting when he was attacked by a group of men. The men stabbed Ecke in the chest and head, and also beat him with a baseball bat.
Ecke was taken to hospital in a serious condition, and is currently in a coma. The police have launched an investigation into the attack, and have arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with the incident.
The attack on Ecke has been widely condemned by politicians across the political spectrum. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that the attack was an attack on our democracy, and SPD leader Martin Schulz said that Ecke was a good and decent man who has been the victim of a cowardly attack.
Motive for the attack is still unknown
The motive for the attack is still unknown. The police are investigating whether the attack was politically motivated, but have not yet ruled out other possibilities.
The attack on Ecke has raised concerns about the safety of politicians in Germany. In recent years, there have been a number of attacks on politicians, both in Germany and other countries.
The attack on Ecke has also sparked a debate about the need for greater security for politicians. Some politicians have called for increased police protection for politicians, while others have argued that this would be a step too far.
The investigation is ongoing
The investigation into the attack on Ecke is ongoing. The police are still trying to determine the motive for the attack, and are also looking for other suspects.
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