Teenage altercation traced back to its origin, confirmed by Kripo
A 17-year-old has been taken to a hospital in Duisburg for treatment following an incident that occurred near Horster Straße/Berliner Platz in Bottrop. The exact location of the incident and the hospital where the teenager is being treated have not been identified.
According to reports, the incident began as a verbal argument between a 15-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy from Bottrop on the evening of September 3, 2025. The argument escalated into physical violence, involving punches, kicks, and one participant drawing a knife. As a result, one of the teenagers, a 17-year-old, was severely injured and hospitalised.
The condition of the second teenager, if known, was not disclosed in the article. The police have not made any statements about the progress of their investigation, nor have they named any suspects in connection with the incident. The nature of the 17-year-old's injuries, beyond them being severe, was not detailed.
Witnesses successfully separated the two teenagers, and the 15-year-old girl was held overnight due to an outstanding warrant. The 15-year-old boy was released to his parents. The police have initiated investigations regarding the incident and have not released any details about the cause of the 17-year-old's injury.
The Criminal Police are currently investigating the incident that led to the 17-year-old's hospitalisation. At this time, there is currently no risk to the 17-year-old's life. The 17-year-old is currently being treated as an inpatient in the hospital. The police have not made any further statements regarding the incident.
