Bottle Attack and Physical Assault at BPOL NRW
A brawl occurred in front of a fast-food restaurant at Dortmund Central Station on June 26th at 1:40 AM, and the Federal Police are now investigating the incident.
According to a witness, a 33-year-old homeless man struck a 23-year-old with a glass bottle on the head. The victim, who stated that he was first choked by his opponent, retaliated by striking back with the bottle he was holding. The victim sustained a severe head wound but did not require hospitalization.
Upon arrival, the Federal Police found one man restrained on the ground, who is suspected to have been involved in the altercation. The suspect, known to the police from previous incidents, remained silent and did not comment further.
The Federal Police initiated an investigation for bodily harm and dangerous bodily harm. They also secured the surveillance footage of the altercation as evidence.
The Federal Police Directorate in Sankt Augustin is leading the investigation, but the current head is not explicitly named in the provided search results. The Federal Police have issued a ban from the station to both aggressors.
The public can find more information about the incident on the Federal Police website (www.bundespolizei.de). For further inquiries, they can contact the Federal Police Directorate Saint Augustin, Federal Police Inspectorate Dortmund, Press Office, Björn Dahle. His contact details are as follows:
- Telephone: 49 (0) 231/ 56 22 47 - 1012
- Mobile: +49 (0) 173/ 71 50 710
- Email: [email protected]
- Twitter: @BPOL NRW
- Address: Untere Brinkstraße 81-89, 44141 Dortmund
- Website: www.bundespolizei.de
The Federal Police have prepared a report for the public prosecutor's office and are urging anyone with additional information to come forward. The public is reminded to maintain peace and order and to report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
