Shock in Aachen: Police are looking for witnesses for difficult attack on young people!

Shock in Aachen: Police are looking for witnesses for difficult attack on young people!

in Aachen there was a serious incident that recently brought back into focus. On August 19, 2023, between 5:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m., a 14-year-old adolescent was the victim of a violent attack in front of an erotic business on Roermonder Strasse. So far, the investigating authorities have not been able to identify suspects, and therefore the police and public prosecutors are now looking for witnesses.

The incident occurred when the injured party, together with friends, sat on a wall in front of the employment agency after visiting the Öcher Bend. At first the group approached the youngsters inconspicuously, but then one of the attackers pulled a knife. The young people tried to flee, but the 14-year-old came into a dangerous situation: he hid next to a car at a red traffic light, where he must have been clearly perceived by the driver.

Details of assault

When the traffic light switched to green, the car moved on, and the young person changed the street. The perpetrators then brutally attacked him. At the erotic shop, he was seriously injured with several punches and another object. Only thanks to the rapid intervention of passers -by who shone the attackers could the young person prevent worse. Despite the intermediate aid, he suffered significant injuries and had to be taken to a hospital.

The crime was classified by the public prosecutor's office in Aachen as an attempted homicide. Now the investigators are looking for other witnesses who may be able to provide information about the active people. In particular, the driver, who may have observed the incident, is asked to report to the police. The contact details can be reached during office hours on 0241-9577 31101 and outside of office hours at 0241-9577 34210.

This incident is skill in the security situation in the city and the dangers that young people can encounter in public spaces. In view of the severity of the injuries and the fact that a knife was used, it is of great importance that all information is collected about this incident in order to act fairly against the perpetrators. The Aachen police and the public prosecutor hope for decisive information through this public search to clarify the case. Further details on this topic can be found in a recent report on hinsberg-magazin.de .