Knife Attack at Hamm Shopping Center Leads to Police Investigation

Wed 5th Feb, 2025

A violent altercation occurred at a shopping center located at Richard-Matthaei-Platz in Hamm on February 4th, resulting in a knife-related injury. The incident took place around 3:40 PM, involving a physical confrontation between two men, aged 22 and 24, stemming from a personal dispute.

During the conflict, a 30-year-old man attempted to intervene and separate the two, but he sustained minor injuries from a knife during the process. Following the altercation, both the 24-year-old and the 30-year-old fled the scene in a vehicle, while the 22-year-old suspect also made his escape.

Witnesses to the event discovered the knife used in the incident and promptly handed it over to law enforcement authorities. The police secured the weapon for their investigation. Authorities initiated immediate search efforts and successfully located all three individuals at their residences in Hamm.

Fortunately, none of the men required medical treatment following the incident. The 22-year-old suspect was taken into custody and placed in police custody for further questioning. The criminal police are now conducting an investigation into the matter, focusing on charges of aggravated bodily harm.


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