Herford · NW

Stepson critically injured with knife in Herford

A man is suspected of critically injuring his stepson with multiple knife wounds in Herford on Tuesday evening. The injured man called police at about 19:15 and was found outside the residence. His condition stabilised after emergency surgery.

The stepfather, who is urgently suspected, was arrested without resistance inside the flat. A homicide investigation unit and prosecutors are investigating an attempted killing. A judge ordered pre-trial detention on suspicion of attempted manslaughter in conjunction with dangerous bodily harm.

Source: bielefeld.polizei.nrw

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Not separately confirmed
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Knife attacks
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Life-threatening injury reported
Confirmed injured persons
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Editorial: Ronny Schmidt Contact