Brutal attack on 79-year-olds in Stapelfeld-police asks for clues!

Brutal attack on 79-year-olds in Stapelfeld-police asks for clues!

In a shocking incident in Stapelfeld, a district of Cloppenburg, a 79-year-old man was brutally attacked and seriously injured. According to nwzonline the attack was carried out on Monday morning Unknown perpetrators were attacked, which violently entered his home. The police were alerted by a concerned acquaintance who called for help due to the lack of accessibility of the victim. When the emergency services arrived, they found the man seriously injured, and despite immediate medical help, he should be in acute danger to life.

The police urgently search for witnesses who may have made observations in the "Zur Bäke" and "Forthwiesen" area, especially in the night from December 16 to December 16. The attack indicates attempted theft, but it is not yet clear whether the perpetrators actually made prey. Police spokeswoman Julia Göken commented on the fact that the perpetrators obviously gained access to the house and severely abused the victim before fleeing.

Legal consequences of thefts

In view of the severity of the incident, it is important to consider the legal framework of such acts, as are also discussed in . Any burglary is a "particularly severe case of theft", which can be punished with prison terms of three months to ten years. The perpetrators can be extremely responsible not only because of the break -in, but also because of the physical attacks.