Tag: Self-Defense

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Escalation on Nonnenplan: Woman stops belt attacker with pepper spray – Arrest

31. May 2026 by Reporter1

Symbolbild: Eskalation auf dem Nonnenplan: Frau stoppt Gürtel-Angreifer mit Pfefferspray – Festnahme

On early Saturday morning, a dispute on Jena’s Nonnenplan escalated dangerously, leading a woman to fend off an attacker with pepper spray. Police subsequently arrested the suspect, who was wanted on an outstanding warrant.

Defense with Pepper Spray: Dispute in Jena Escalates – Police Arrest Wanted Man

31. May 2026 by Reporter1

Symbolbild: Abwehr mit Pfefferspray: Streit in Jena eskaliert – Polizei nimmt gesuchten Mann fest

Jena, May 31, 2026 – Early Saturday morning, a dispute escalated at the Jenaer Nonnenplan, which ultimately led to the arrest of a wanted man. A 42-year-old had previously clashed with a group and attacked them with a belt, prompting a woman to use pepper spray in self-defense.