Bloody act of violence in Cologne: Man fights for his life after brutal attack!

Bloody act of violence in Cologne: Man fights for his life after brutal attack!

A frightening violent crime occurred in Cologne's old town on Friday evening, May 30, 2025. A 39-year-old homeless man is currently being treated in hospital with serious head and facial injuries after being attacked by a group of four young men. This reports Express.

The incident happened around 6:15 p.m. near Hohe Strasse. According to initial investigations, it is known that the victim was chased by his attackers. He tried to hide behind a street sign on Pipinstrasse, but the perpetrators discovered him and suddenly hit him. Even after the victim fell to the ground, they continued to kick him. A couple, aged 54 and 56, who rushed to help were also injured. Due to the severity of the injuries, the police have set up a homicide squad and are continuing to investigate.

Backgrounds and possible motives

In parallel to this incident, the Cologne criminal police reported another attack that occurred in the early morning hours of March 30, 2025. A 34-year-old man was brutally attacked and seriously injured in front of a restaurant in Cologne- Zollstock by two young men who have now reported to the police. The perpetrators first hit him and then injured him with a knife. Despite the terrible circumstances, the police were able to locate the suspected thugs, aged 23 and 24. They were accompanied by their lawyers when they presented themselves to the criminal police. Here too, a murder squad is investigating because of the severity of the injuries and the unclear background Rhenish advertising papers reported.

Violent crime in focus

The rising numbers of violent crimes in Germany cast a worrying light on the security situation. According to a report by Statista Although violent crimes account for less than 4% of all recorded crimes, they still have a significant impact on the population's sense of security. Crime statistics show that around 217,000 violent crimes were registered in 2024, the highest number since 2007. An increase is definitely noticeable, which could also be due to social pressures and economic insecurities.

In recent years there has also been an increase in the number of perpetrators among young people. Almost a third of the suspects are younger than 21 years old. The great concerns among the population were also confirmed by a survey: 94% of Germans see violence and aggression against people in responsible professions as a major problem.

The Cologne police are asking the public for support and information about the incidents. The severity of the acts of violence observed illustrates how important it is to find solutions together to ensure security in our cities.