Essen · NW

21-year-old seriously injured with stabbing weapon at Essen Central Station

An altercation took place at the northern exit of Essen Central Station at about 17:50 on 7 December between an unidentified man and a 21-year-old. The unidentified man stabbed the young man with a stabbing weapon, seriously injuring him. Emergency responders took the victim to hospital; police said his life was never in danger. The suspect fled. A homicide unit is investigating and searching for him, while a possible link to a gathering south of the station remains under investigation.

Source: essen.polizei.nrw

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