Authorities seek bicycle-riding individuals as potential witnesses
In Siegen (District Weidenau), a 33-year-old man was injured during an altercation on Samuel-Frank-Straße on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The incident involving a pedestrian and a driver in a white VW Golf occurred around 15:20.
According to the Siegen-Wittgenstein Police Department, the driver and the pedestrian did not know each other prior to the incident. The altercation began when the man was attempting to cross the street on foot, and the driver, upon approaching, accused him of suddenly entering the road after braking. The situation escalated, resulting in a physical altercation between the two.
The unknown assailant then struck the pedestrian on the temple and punched him. The driver, following the altercation, left the scene.
A cyclist who witnessed the incident but left the scene shortly after is being sought by the police as a potential witness. The identity of the cyclist remains unknown. The Siegen-Wittgenstein Police Department is urging the cyclist to contact them at 0271/7099-0.
The man was injured during the altercation and required medical attention. The Siegen-Wittgenstein Police Department is investigating the incident, and further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
For more information, the Siegen-Wittgenstein Police Department's Press and Public Relations can be reached at 0271 - 7099 1222. Emails can also be sent to [email protected]. The department's website is available at https://siegen-wittgenstein.polizei.nrw/.
The name of the cyclist who witnessed the incident on Samuel-Frank-Straße in Weidenau on February 4, 2025, is not publicly available. The identity of the assailant remains unknown at this time. The public is asked to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police.
