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Brutal attack in Dortmund's allotment garden: Witnesses prevent anything worse from happening!
Brutal attack on a 30-year-old in an allotment garden in Dortmund on October 9th. Police are urgently looking for witnesses.
Brutal attack in Dortmund's allotment garden: Witnesses prevent anything worse from happening!
On October 9th, a brutal incident occurred in an allotment garden on Eberstraße, which alarmed residents in Dortmund's northern part of the city. A 30-year-old woman from Dortmund was strangled to the point of unconsciousness by an unknown perpetrator. According to news.de, the crime occurred around 4:30 p.m. when the attacker attacked the woman behind a hut. Fortunately, several witnesses intervened and disturbed the perpetrator, allowing him to escape in an unknown direction.
The circumstances described are frightening. The unknown perpetrator is described as a slim man between the ages of 25 and 30. He has a narrow face, a dark goatee and small eyes with light skin. His clothing included a black jacket, possibly a windbreaker or softshell jacket, with a hood and a small peak, and dark pants. In addition to the description, the Dortmund police make it clear that they rely on information from the public. Citizens who have seen something or have information can contact the Dortmund criminal police station on 0231/132-7441, as ruhr24.de reports.
Violent crime in focus
This incident highlights current developments in crime in Germany. The 2024 police crime statistics show that violent crime nationwide has increased by 1.5%, reaching its highest level since 2007, according to the [BKA]. This is accompanied by an increasing number of suspects, especially among young people and children. The statistics also show that sexual crimes have increased by 9.3%. This presents our society with challenges and brings the question of security into focus.
It remains unclear whether the brutal attack in Dortmund represents an isolated act or is part of a larger trend. Those responsible are required to ensure the safety of citizens. Against this background, citizen engagement and close cooperation with the police are of central importance. In the ongoing discussion about crime rates, solving crimes like this attempted crime remains of great importance in order to ensure protection in the community.
In the meantime, the Dortmund police will do everything they can to find the unknown perpetrator. Citizens are called upon to be vigilant and provide all relevant information to resolve the case.