Authorities are currently probing allegations of animal abuse. A grotesque case involving the disfiguration of rabbits has surfaced in Monheim am Rhein.
In the quiet town of Monheim am Rhein and its neighbouring area, Langenfeld, a series of disturbing incidents involving mutilated rabbits have left the community in shock.
On August 19, 2025, another dead rabbit with similar mutilations was found in Langenfeld. The discovery was made around 7 a.m. on a field in front of Charlottenburger StraΓe 22. According to the police, the exact nature of the mutilations on the rabbit is not specified, but the animal had suffered severe injuries, including the severance of three of its four legs.
Just days earlier, on August 22, 2025, a mutilated rabbit was found in Monheim am Rhein. The location of the dead rabbit found in Langenfeld is not provided in the text.
Both cases are being treated as potential violations of the Animal Welfare Act, and the police are investigating whether these two cases in Monheim am Rhein and Langenfeld are linked. The police are also exploring a possible connection to a similar incident in Langenfeld that occurred previously.
The police are appealing for information from the public regarding both cases. In Monheim am Rhein, the contact number for the police about the case is 02173 9594-6350. In Langenfeld, anyone who has observed suspicious persons in the area or can provide information about the origin of the dead rabbit found in Langenfeld is asked to contact the Langenfeld police.
A witness notified the police after finding the mutilated rabbit in Monheim am Rhein, and in Langenfeld, the discovery was made by an unidentified individual. The exact nature of the other injuries on the rabbit found in Monheim am Rhein is not specified.
The police are investigating the case on suspicion of animal cruelty in both locations. As of now, no individuals or groups have been officially identified or suspected in connection with the mutilated rabbit incidents in Monheim am Rhein and Langenfeld in August 2025.
The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities or findings to the local police. The safety and welfare of all animals in the community are of utmost importance.
