Violence Erupts in Downtown Drug Confrontation - Individual Wields Hammer Causing Severe Injuries to Another Individual
In an unexpected turn of events, a drug-related dispute escalated into a violent attack on Worringer Platz in Düsseldorf on Friday, 29 August 2025, at 15:30.
A 35-year-old Russian man from Düsseldorf, who was seeking to buy marijuana, found himself in a heated argument with a local seller. The incident took a tragic turn when the seller, described as a man of North African descent, around 30 years old, approximately 170 cm tall, and dressed in black, pulled out a hammer and attacked the Russian man.
Upon realising it wasn't marijuana he was selling, the Russian man complained to the seller, which led to the heated argument. The seller then used a bicycle chain to strike the Russian man, causing life-threatening injuries. The suspect fled the scene immediately after the attack.
The Russian man was rushed to a hospital and is currently on the road to recovery. The name of the suspect is not publicly disclosed, but the police are actively seeking witnesses to help identify him.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the responsible homicide department of the Düsseldorf police at 0211-8700. Witnesses are urged to come forward to help bring the perpetrator to justice.
The police are reminding the public to exercise caution and vigilance, especially when dealing with unknown individuals, particularly in situations involving the purchase of illegal substances.
This unfortunate incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that can arise from drug-related disputes. The police are urging everyone to prioritise their safety and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
