Individual breaches restaurant's establishment, seeks access to kitchen area

In the heart of Hagen-City Centre, a disturbing incident unfolded on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Hagen Police Department, a 47-year-old man entered a restaurant on Bergstraße around 1:50 PM.

As the man attempted to bypass an employee and gain access to the kitchen, he reportedly grabbed and twisted her wrist, causing minor pain. The employee, a 57-year-old woman, bravely intervened and managed to prevent further escalation.

Following the incident, the man was taken to a medical facility for evaluation. Police officers, who arrived at the scene shortly after, found the man near the restaurant.

Indications of a potential mental health issue were noted, leading police to contact the city's public order office. However, no information was provided regarding any discussions the man may have had about his mental health with the head of the Public Order Office in Hagen.

For further inquiries, members of the media are encouraged to contact the Hagen Police Press Office. Their email address is [email protected], and their contact number is 02331 986 15 15. The Hagen Police Department can also be reached via their Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp channels. Twitter: https://twitter.com/polizei_nrw_ha, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Polizei.NRW.HA, Instagram: http://www.instagram.de/polizei.nrw.ha, WhatsApp: https://url.nrw/WhatsAppPolizeiNRWHagen. The department's website is https://hagen.polizei.nrw.

The Hagen Police Department is committed to maintaining a safe and peaceful city, and they urge anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward. The public's cooperation is essential in ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents and visitors.