Rapid attack: cyclist brutally attacks 80-year-old after accident!

Rapid attack: cyclist brutally attacks 80-year-old after accident!

A shocking incident occurred on Monday afternoon, June 23, in Cologne, when a 35-year-old cyclist hit an 80-year-old pensioner near Yitzak Rabin Square. The elderly man was on the sidewalk after leaving a discount store when he was hit by the cyclist, who, according to witnesses, had previously inhaled laughing gas from a balloon. The impact caused the pensioner to fall to the ground and sparked a violent confrontation. According to the Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger, the cyclist hit the senior citizen lying on the ground several times with his bike.

Several attentive witnesses quickly came to the aid of the pensioner in distress while the suspected perpetrator fled towards Barbarossaplatz. An 18-year-old passer-by decided to follow the cyclist and immediately alerted the police, who were able to arrest the aggressive man just a few minutes later. During the inspection, it was found that both drug and alcohol tests on the cyclist were positive, indicating his condition during the crime.

Psychological problems related to drug use

The incident raises questions not only about the perpetrator's willingness to use violence, but also about the perpetrator's well-being. It is currently being examined whether the 35-year-old is mentally ill. Drug use is known to not only impair the ability to function, but also to have serious effects on mental health. According to an analysis on Gedankenwelt, the consumption of substances can lead to serious disorders. Among other things, depression, anxiety and even cognitive disorders can occur, which can result in such emotional outbursts.

The police are now checking whether the cyclist needs to be admitted to a clinic or whether he should be brought before a judge. The social circumstances and the possible psychobiology of the perpetrator play a decisive role here. The problems surrounding drug use are of great concern - leading to thousands of deaths each year, as shown in the analysis.

The helpfulness of the witnesses

Despite the dramatic situation, the witnesses who rushed to the pensioner's aid show that not everyone is indifferent. It is reassuring to see how moral courage comes into play in such difficult situations. The quick reaction of the 18-year-old witness and the other passers-by may have prevented something worse from happening and they deserve great praise.

How the case develops remains to be seen. The Cologne police are trying to draw a comprehensive picture of the situation and are working hard on the investigation.