Authorities in Arnsberg and Dortmund, led by the Prosecutor's Office and Police respectively, conducted raids in multiple cities, targeting individuals believed to be involved in causing bodily harm and issuing threats.

In March 2025, a report was made in Brilon to the Dortmund Police Force, case number 0668.

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2025 September 11 . 11:28 PM

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Investigation underway in various cities as both the Prosecutor's Office Arnsberg and the Police... — Investigation underway in various cities as both the Prosecutor's Office Arnsberg and the Police Dortmund executes warrants for violent assault charges and threats to safety.

Authorities in Arnsberg and Dortmund, led by the Prosecutor's Office and Police respectively, conducted raids in multiple cities, targeting individuals believed to be involved in causing bodily harm and issuing threats.

In a disturbing incident that took place in March 2025, a 19-year-old from Brilon was subjected to violent attacks and threats in a woodland area near the Lower Railway Station Street. According to information transmitted by the Dortmund Police via news aktuell, the meeting involved a supposed 13-year-old, but the 19-year-old was met by a group of seven people instead.

The nature of the relationship between the two individuals is not specified in the article. However, it is known that several members of the group repeatedly struck the 19-year-old and made threats towards him. The group also demanded his mobile phone.

Investigations into the suspects from Hamm, Wuppertal, Duisburg, and Mendig (Rhineland-Palatinate) are ongoing. They were arrested or surrendered between early and mid-2025, with exact dates varying by case. The suspects identified include a 21-year-old from Hamm, an 18-year-old from Wuppertal, a 23-year-old from Duisburg, and a 25-year-old from Mendig.

In response to the investigations, the Dortmund Police Presidency led several searches in various cities on Thursday, 31 July 2025. Journalists with further questions are advised to contact prosecutor Christian Lang at 02931/804940.

The investigations regarding the incident in Brilon are ongoing, and no further details about the identity or apprehension of the suspects were provided in the article. The public is reminded to prioritise safety and report any suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities.