On Monday evening, a 23-year-old student was attacked and seriously injured while jogging on a forest path in Wesel, North Rhine-Westphalia. There is still no trace of the perpetrator. The homicide squad has now taken over the investigation.
A 23-year-old woman was brutally attacked and seriously injured on a forest path in Schermbeck (Wesel district).
The Duisburg public prosecutor’s office considers Monday evening’s crime to be an attempted murder, according to a joint statement from the police and public prosecutor’s office on Tuesday. A homicide squad has been set up.
According to the “Bild” newspaper, a man attacked the young student and stabbed her. Afterwards, the seriously injured 23-year-old was apparently able to call the emergency services herself.
There was initially no information about a possible suspect. Investigators examined the crime scene, secured evidence and questioned witnesses. Anyone who saw anything suspicious should contact the police.
