Law enforcement activities in Rostock city
In the heart of Rostock Schmarl, a residential area in the city of Rostock, Germany, an unfortunate incident unfolded on Friday afternoon.
At approximately 15:00 hours, a 34-year-old man of Algerian origin was reported to have jumped out of a window, holding a nine-month-old girl. The man tragically died at the scene due to severe injuries. The little girl was rushed to a Rostock hospital with life-threatening injuries.
A 23-year-old woman was found in the affected apartment, suffering from multiple stab wounds and critical injuries. She was also taken to a Rostock hospital. The exact condition of both individuals in the hospital is not known at this time.
The police are actively investigating the incident, with the on-duty homicide squad securing traces at the scene. The Rostock Criminal Police are conducting the investigation, and these traces are currently being evaluated by the investigators.
No further details about the identities of the individuals involved or the motive for the incident have been released yet. The investigation is being led by the news agency news aktuell, and the Press Office of the Police Headquarters Rostock can be contacted for inquiries.
In a related development, a 19-year-old German man, who was already known to the police, was found by police in the Schmarl area. He is currently being investigated in connection with the case.
The police urge anyone with information relevant to the incident to come forward and contact the authorities. As the investigation continues, updates will be provided as more information becomes available.