Man attacked with hammer and robbed in Berlin-Friedrichshain

A 27-year-old man was attacked and robbed on Simon-Dach-Straße in Berlin-Friedrichshain on Saturday at around 8:15 p.m., police said. According to their account, he was walking along the street when three men came out of Boxhagener Straße. One of them allegedly pushed him against a doorway.

That man is said to have struck him with a hammer on the legs and upper body. Police say the other two allegedly searched him and took valuables. The three then reportedly fled back into Boxhagener Straße.

The man suffered injuries to his legs and upper body. He was taken to a hospital and treated as an outpatient.

The source describes Simon-Dach-Straße as a popular strip with pubs and snack bars. Nearby is Boxhagener Platz, whose Saturday market and Sunday flea market attract many locals and tourists. The report, from dpa and published by Tagesspiegel, does not say whether the suspects have been identified or arrested.