Köln · NW
Man remanded after knife attack at Cologne Cathedral Square
A judge has ordered pre-trial detention for an 18-year-old suspect following a violent confrontation at Cologne Cathedral Square on 13 July. The man is accused of inflicting a life-threatening stab wound on a 22-year-old opponent with a knife.
Another 18-year-old participant suffered minor cuts. Police arrested the suspect at Ebertplatz on 23 July after video-control-centre staff recognised him in footage. Investigations on suspicion of dangerous bodily harm are ongoing.
Source: koeln.polizei.nrw
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- Incident date
- Confirmed fatalities
- Not separately confirmed
- LocationView on map
- Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia
- Category
- Knife attacks
- Injury information
- Mixed injury outcomes reported
- Confirmed injured persons
- 2
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