Insidious acid attack in Kaarst: perpetrator on the run!

Insidious acid attack in Kaarst: perpetrator on the run!

Kaarst, Deutschland - in Kaarst, North Rhine-Westphalia, a 42-year-old man was victim of a shocking acid attack. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening when the unknown suddenly poured a caustic liquid into the face of the man. This happened near a car wash, as both the Bild reported. The attacker then fled in a car after the victim collapsed screaming and turned in pain.

The emergency services were alerted at 8:50 p.m. after witnesses observed the incident. The man had to be brought to a special clinic due to his serious injuries. The fire brigade and investigators secured traces at the crime scene, while the fire brigade special unit "ATF" arrived from Cologne to determine the exact type of acid that was used. Preliminary reports indicate that the attack was targeted, but the motif of the perpetrator has so far been unclear; He may have known his victim. However, the police ruled out that there was a danger to the population, as was also reported.

investigation and follow

The public prosecutor is currently examining whether it is an attempted homicide and whether a homicide commission must be involved. There are currently extensive search measures under the fleeting perpetrator. At the time of the emergency care, the victim did not achieve complete clarity about the type of injuries that could possibly result in permanent damage. The situation around this brutally insidious attack ensures dismay and shocks the residents of the region.