Police in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, have detained suspects following a menacing incident
In a swift and efficient operation, the Federal Police in Dortmund have successfully located and apprehended two suspects involved in a knife threat incident at Dortmund Central Station.
The incident was reported around 04:35 on August 17, with an employee providing a detailed description of the suspects. The operation began immediately, and the suspects were quickly located.
According to the Federal Police, a search followed, during which a one-handed knife was found on one of the suspects. The other suspect, a 20-year-old and a 19-year-old man from Lünen, have not had their identities disclosed to the public.
The younger suspect (34 years old) from Castrop-Rauxel was released at the scene due to cooperative behaviour. Neither suspect commented on the incident after being advised of their rights.
The Federal Police Directorate, located at Untere Brinkstraße 81-89, 44141 Dortmund, is the primary point of contact for this case. Bjoern Dahle, the contact person for press inquiries, can be reached at his telephone number, +49 (0) 173/ 71 50 710, or via email at [email protected].
For more detailed information, visitors can visit the Federal Police's website at www.bundespolizei.de or the Federal Police Directorate's Twitter handle, @BPOL NRW. Additionally, further information can be found at the contact address provided.
It was also revealed that a check of the suspects' data showed that the public prosecutors' offices in Münster and Würzburg were looking for their whereabouts.
The Press Office for Dortmund can be reached at the Federal Police Inspectorate, and further inquiries can be directed to Bjoern Dahle. The Federal Police Directorate can also be contacted at Sankt Augustin.
The Federal Police in Dortmund have demonstrated their commitment to maintaining public safety and swiftly addressing incidents such as this knife threat at Dortmund Central Station. The investigation remains ongoing.
