Police warn against approaching murder scene. - Authorities hunt for a man wielding a knife, as shown in a sketch.
Saturday morning, around 9:10 am, a man attacked a bicyclist (49) at the "Westentor" area (near the bus station), using a knife to strike him in the face, then vanished without being identified. The local police made several attempts to capture the suspect, but were unsuccessful. Later, a Dortmund police homicide squad assumed control of the investigation, with the public prosecutor considering this an attempted murder.
Upon further questioning, officers discovered that the injured man was a completely random victim, and his attack appeared to be senseless and unprovoked. This indicates a potentially dangerous individual who may also be prone to committing future acts of violence on others.
Due to the potential risk, the police issued an urgent warning: "If you come across the person in question, please refrain from approaching or drawing their attention, and instead call 110 as quickly as possible to report their whereabouts."
![The location of the crime is in the heart of Hamm. The crime scene is located in the center of Hamm](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/19/277088/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/the-crime-scene-is-located-in-the-center-of-hamm.webp)
Fortunately, the cyclist's condition is not considered life-threatening. The crime scene in Hammer City received a thorough inspection from forensic technicians, who are also examining a possible murder weapon for any traces of DNA.
The homicide squad later circulated a more detailed description of the attacker:
![At the crime scene, law enforcement officials confiscated this blade. The officers seized this knife at the scene of the crime](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/19/277087/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/the-officers-seized-this-knife-at-the-scene-of-the-crime.webp)
- Southern European ethnicity
- Male
- 20-30 years old
- Dark skin complexion
- Height: 1.70-1.75 meters
- Lean physique
- Short, black hair
Any witnesses with information about the identity or whereabouts of the attacker are urged to contact the Dortmund police hotline (Tel. 0231 1327441) or the nearest police station.
![Law enforcement officials secured the crime scene with a considerable perimeter. Police officers cordoned off the crime scene over a wide area](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/19/277086/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/police-officers-cordoned-off-the-crime-scene-over-a-wide-area.webp)
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Source: symclub.org