15-year-old in custody after fatal beating attack
In Darmstadt, two brothers attack a homeless man and rob him. The younger brother is said to have injured the man so badly that he dies in hospital a short time later. The police are able to arrest the two suspects at the scene of the crime.
In Darmstadt, a 57-year-old man died in hospital after an alleged beating attack by a 15-year-old. Police and the public prosecutor's office in the Hessian city jointly announced that the victim, who is believed to have come from a homeless background, succumbed to his serious injuries from punches and kicks on Thursday evening despite all medical efforts.
According to the investigators, two brothers aged 15 and 18 are suspected of attacking the man in a bus shelter in a public square in Darmstadt early on Wednesday morning and stealing his wallet. The younger boy is said to have seriously injured the 57-year-old by punching and kicking him. Witnesses to the incident alerted the police, who were able to arrest the two suspects at the scene.
The 15-year-old was remanded in custody on Thursday following a court order; he is accused of attempted murder and robbery, among other things. According to the investigators, his 18-year-old brother was released from custody because it could not be proven with the necessary certainty that he was involved in the alleged homicide. However, the investigation is still ongoing.
The violent incident in Darmstadt has sparked international concern, with many calling for justice to be served. The police in Hesse are working closely with the public prosecutor's office to ensure that the case is handled appropriately. This tragic incident also highlights the issue of homelessness and crime in the city, with vulnerable individuals often being the targets of such attacks. Furthermore, the death of the 57-year-old man due to murder and manslaughter has left a deep sense of sadness and shock within the community.
Source: www.ntv.de
