Paving stone attack in Cologne: Police hunt for fleeing attacker!

Paving stone attack in Cologne: Police hunt for fleeing attacker!

A dangerous incident shocked Cologne: On Saturday, October 11th, a paving stone measuring approximately 30 by 20 centimeters was thrown from the “Ursulaplatz” overpass onto a moving car. Luckily, the streaked bullet only hit the rear window of a car driven by a 68-year-old man and his 60-year-old wife. Luckily, thanks to the two's quick reactions, the couple remained uninjured Express reported.

The incident occurred when the couple was on their way to Breslauer Platz. The police have now classified the crime as an attempted homicide and a murder squad has started the investigation. Initial indications suggest that the perpetrator could have come from the homeless community. After the attack, the suspect is said to have met a 30-year-old woman in a drugstore on Eigelstein, whom he also attacked before escaping on a bicycle. Eyewitnesses reported last seeing the man around 10:30 a.m. in the Sülz district.

The wanted perpetrator

The police have published a detailed description of the man they are looking for: The man is around 1.65 meters tall, has an unkempt appearance and could have a tattoo or dirt on his face. Loud Time he could wear a white top. Witness information is urgently sought in order to catch the perpetrator.

Background and social concerns

This incident takes place against the backdrop of an increasingly worrying situation in Cologne. The city is struggling with an increasing number of homeless people, whose plight concerns not only the streets but also residents. Mayor Henriette Reker has warned that neglect in the city is increasing without clear measures being taken to counteract it. According to a report by In love with Cologne The number of homeless people has more than doubled in the last ten years - from just over 3,000 in 2010 to over 7,000 in 2020.

The drug problem is also becoming more and more pressing. Residents feel threatened by aggressive beggars and increasing acquisitive crime, especially on Neumarkt. Many citizens now perceive these conditions as “The Walking Dead”, the realities of life for some people in the city have become so untenable. Despite existing support offers for homeless people, they often do not reach those who urgently need them.

The city of Cologne is therefore faced with an enormous challenge that cannot be easily solved. The incident at Ursulaplatz could not only reignite the discussion about crime, but also about social injustices in Cologne. Citizens are called upon to work together on a solution and to take action.

Information about the investigation can be given to the Criminal Inspectorate 11 by calling 0221 229-0 or sending an email to poststelle.koeln@polizei.nrw.de.