Authorities seek individuals who may have observed the incident.
In the heart of Gelsenkirchen, a disturbing incident took place last night. Around 10:20 PM, a 26-year-old woman was attacked on a pedestrian bridge over the A42, specifically between Moorkampstraße and Fröbelstraße.
The unknown attacker, approximately 1.75 to 1.80 meters tall, had a normal-slender build and was fully dressed in black. He wore a hood during the attack, concealing his face. No further details about his distinguishing features were provided.
The woman fought back valiantly, causing the attacker to retreat. A moped rider was seen in the vicinity of the crime scene, potentially a witness to the attack. However, the police have not specified if the moped rider is a suspect or just a potential witness.
The exact nature of the attack remains undisclosed in the available search results. As of the article's publication, the police have not made any public statements regarding the investigation. They are, however, seeking information regarding the incident and are asking the moped rider, as well as any other witnesses, to come forward.
If you have any information that could aid the investigation, you can contact the Criminal Commissioner at 0209 365 7112 or Criminal Watch at 0209 365 8240. The crime scene is located on Hans-Böckler-Allee.
The police urge anyone with information to come forward to help bring the perpetrator to justice. The safety and well-being of the community remains their top priority.
