Duisburg Law Enforcement Announcement: Collaborative Statement by Duisburg Prosecutor's Office and Duisburg Police Department - Beeck:
In a shocking turn of events, a 17-year-old suspect was brought before the courts on Tuesday, 3rd September, at around 10 a.m., charged with attempted murder. The alleged crime is connected to the tragic murder of a woman in Duisburg, which occurred on Monday morning.
The Duisburger Police found the severely injured woman in her apartment on Monday, 2nd September, following a report of a physical assault received at approximately 07:40. The woman was immediately taken to a hospital by ambulance.
Initially, a suspect could not be located. However, further investigations led to the temporary arrest of the 17-year-old. The suspect is accused of having Islamist motives and attempting murder.
The Duisburg Police have established a homicide commission, led by the Duisburg Public Prosecutor's Office, to investigate the incident. The suspect will be presented to a judge on the same day at the request of the Duisburg Public Prosecutor's Office, on suspicion of attempted homicide.
Inquiries outside of office hours can be directed to the Duisburg Police at 0203 2800. For emails, you can contact the Duisburg Police Press Office at [email protected]. The official website of the Duisburg Police is https://duisburg.polizei.nrw.
The Duisburg Police Press Office can also be reached at 0203 280 -1041, -1045, -1046, -1047, or by fax at 0203 280 1049.
The injured woman is no longer in a life-threatening condition, providing a glimmer of hope in this distressing situation.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
