Authorities seek potential bystanders with information
Dortmund Man Critically Injured in Alleged Attack
A 52-year-old man from Dortmund is fighting for his life after a violent incident on Friday evening. The attack occurred around 20:45 in front of the Nord Sports Hall on Münsterstraße.
According to the Dortmund Police, the man was involved in a dispute with a group of five dark-clothed men aged between 20 and 30. The altercation escalated, leading to the man being severely injured. The perpetrators, believed to be the same group, are said to have fled the scene after inflicting multiple injuries on the victim using a sharp object.
The police have launched a thorough investigation into the incident, with the Dortmund Public Prosecutor's Office and Dortmund Police working together. The police have also established a homicide commission to oversee the investigation.
An ambulance was called to the scene immediately after witnesses found the injured man. He was taken to a hospital, where his condition is currently critical.
The Dortmund Police are appealing for witnesses who may have observed the dispute on Münsterstraße. Anyone with information about the crime or the fleeing perpetrators is asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Department at 0231/132-7441.
For media-related inquiries, please contact Public Prosecutor Maribel Andersson at 0172/3752758. The contact details for media representatives are also available on the Dortmund Police website: https://dortmund.polizei.nrw/. The contact details for general inquiries about the case are not provided in this paragraph.
As of the time of the press release, the search for the perpetrators, including the use of a search dog, was unsuccessful.
The police have described one of the perpetrators as wearing a red jersey and a cap. The incident is case number 0754.
The Dortmund community is urged to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activities to the authorities. The police assure the public that they are doing everything in their power to bring those responsible for this heinous act to justice.
