Afghan Teen Stabbed To Death In Germany

Afghan refugees in Berlin

An 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Germany has died after being stabbed.

The unnamed victim was reportedly stabbed in the chest several times by another refugee in the city of Ludwigsfelde, outside of Berlin, late on October 2.

Police said the young man died of his injuries on the way to the hospital.

A suspect has reportedly been arrested.

The incident reportedly occurred near the migrant center where the Afghan refugee had lived since coming to Germany.

According to a preliminary investigation, the suspect and the victim had known each other but the reason for the crime is not clear.

Based on reporting by dpa and the bz-berlin.de