Suicide bid sparks punch-up among spectators (Germany)

[bemildred]

Let's hear it for the homeless.

BERLIN (Reuters) - A young woman's rooftop suicide bid in Germany sparked a mass brawl between spectators encouraging the 21-year-old to jump and a group of homeless people trying to protect her, authorities said Tuesday.

The homeless people were angered when some teenagers in the crowd of hundreds started yelling to the woman she should throw herself from the roof of the town hall of the southwestern town of Loerrach, said police spokesman Dietmar Ernst.

"The homeless people started shouting at the kids not to say that, using some strong language," Ernst said. "Morally speaking though, the homeless people were in the right."

A punch-up involving around 40 people then ensued, during which time police managed to coax the woman back indoors -- three and a half hours after her ordeal began.

Yahoo

[AngryAmish]

1. Van Halen?

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

2. This... sounded almost Biblical. Like a Jesus parable. -nt

[smirkymonkey]

3. What the hell has happened to humanity?!

To coax someone on to kill themselves? Thank god the homeless people were there to stand up to them.

[Hav]

4. .

It's horrible. Stupid kids acting tough to impress their friends. They wouldn't have done anything if they were alone. I hope the police has a nice talk with them and their parents.

[bemildred]

5. Yes.

Let's hope the young woman gets help too, and somebody takes time to thank the homeless properly.
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