Gelsenkirchen · NW

Man suspected of trying to stab car occupants in Gelsenkirchen

A 24-year-old man is suspected of trying to stab a 27-year-old man and his female companion through the open roof window of their car in Gelsenkirchen on 31 March. The driver managed to leave, after which police reported a pursuit involving several turns. The suspect is then alleged to have returned to the vehicle, struck it and punctured a front tyre. He was provisionally detained the following day. Police are investigating on suspicion of attempted murder and are seeking further witnesses and the alleged driver of another involved car.

Source: www.presseportal.de

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Knife attacks
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Editorial: Ronny Schmidt Contact