Authorities seek individuals who may have observed the incident.
In Dortmund, authorities are investigating a violent incident that left a 52-year-old resident in a critical condition. The Dortmund Public Prosecutor's Office and Dortmund Police are leading the investigation.
The incident occurred on Friday, August 29th, at around 20:45, with the severely injured man being found on a sidewalk in front of the Nord Sports Hall. According to the police, the victim was assaulted after an argument between him and several people.
The attackers, believed to be five darkly dressed men aged between 20 and 30, used a sharp object during the assault. One of the perpetrators was reportedly wearing a red jersey and a cap. The specific individuals involved have not been identified or described in detail in the available information.
Immediately following the attack, the perpetrators fled the scene. An initial search involving a search dog was unsuccessful. The police are appealing for witnesses who may have observed a dispute on MΓΌnsterstraΓe that evening and are seeking any information about the crime or the fleeing perpetrators.
Journalists can contact Dortmund Police's Tobias Nico Boccarius at 0231/132-1024 or via email at [email protected]. For media representatives, questions about this press release should be directed to Public Prosecutor Maribel Andersson at 0172/3752758.
Doctors have stated that the man's life is in danger. The Dortmund Police have set up a homicide commission to investigate the incident. Anyone with information should contact the Criminal Investigation Department at 0231/132-7441.
The original content of this press release is from Polizei Dortmund, transmitted via news aktuell. The injured man was taken to a hospital by ambulance following the attack. The police urge anyone with information to come forward to help in the ongoing investigation.
