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Bloody discovery on the Rhine: 29-year-old found seriously injured!
A 29-year-old was found bleeding in the old town north. Police are looking for witnesses to the unclear circumstances of the incident.
Bloody discovery on the Rhine: 29-year-old found seriously injured!
On the night of June 7th, a 29-year-old man was found bleeding and unconscious in Cologne's old town. Passers-by alerted the emergency doctors, who immediately treated him and took him to the hospital. The man is currently in intensive care there, while the exact circumstances of his fall or perhaps an altercation remain unclear. It is not yet clear whether this was an accident or a violent crime. Criminal Investigation Department 11 has taken over the investigation and is asking for relevant information from witnesses who were in the area of the Old Town Rhine Boulevard and the Rhein-Büdchen at the time in question. Information can be submitted by calling 0221 229-0 or by email to poststelle.koeln@polizei.nrw.de, reports rheinische-anzeigenblaetter.de.
These incidents come to a worrying situation prevailing in the city. The weekend before, a 15-year-old boy was found lifeless at Mülheim harbor. The teenager's father had previously reported threats against his son to the police, but decided not to press charges because he felt the process was too long. During the investigation, police inquired about the history of a call the father made without a recording. The murder is viewed as an act of revenge because the 15-year-old had incriminated two men who were then in custody WDR reported.
Violent crime in Germany
These terrible events are linked to the increase in violent crime in Germany. In 2024, over 217,000 violent crimes were recorded, the highest number since 2007. Interestingly, such crimes account for less than 4% of crimes recorded by the police, but they severely impact the population's sense of security. The causes could be economic uncertainty and social pressures, as a study by the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) shows. The proportion of young suspects has increased in recent years, and psychological stress, including from the corona pandemic, could also play a role, he said statista.com.
The situation in Cologne makes it clear that violent crime is not just a statistical problem, but also affects the lives of many people. The police are called upon to ensure security and stop potential perpetrators. An intensive exchange between citizens and the security authorities could be crucial in order to prevent such incidents in the future.