Police Seek Suspect in Parking Lot Assault Involving Pepper Spray

Saarbrücken - Authorities are on the lookout for an individual involved in a violent altercation that occurred in a parking lot. The incident took place outside a Netto supermarket located on Margarethenstraße in the Burbach district, an area known for its social challenges. Although the attack happened on September 29, 2023, a court has only recently approved the public release of information regarding the suspect.

The assailant, described as a male aged between 18 and 20, arrived at the supermarket in a black Audi with the intent to instigate a confrontation. Witnesses reported that he approached a 29-year-old man and accused him of insults, yelling, "You insulted me!" before launching a physical attack.

Before the victim, who claimed to have never seen the attacker before, could react, the aggressor struck him in the neck with his elbow. The situation escalated when the attacker brandished a pepper spray, deploying it directly into the victim's face, causing significant injury. Fortunately, a bystander managed to capture a photograph of the suspect as he fled the scene, which has become a critical piece of evidence in the ongoing investigation.

In the aftermath of the brutal encounter, law enforcement has released images of the suspect in hopes of identifying him. Descriptions indicate that he is slender with short, curly black hair and was sporting a goatee at the time of the attack. Authorities are urging anyone who recognizes the individual to contact the criminal investigation department at 0681-97 15 0 or utilize the state police's online tip portal.