Homicide squad investigates - 16-year-old repeatedly kicks 18-year-old in the head
A 16-year-old boy is reported to have assaulted a young man in Essen, hitting him several times on the head. The victim survived the attack, according to the police. A homicide commission has taken over the investigation.
Witnesses observed a fight between the two men on a Tuesday evening in Essen's city center, the police reported. The 16-year-old had knocked down the 18-year-old and then continued to strike him on the head. The attack stopped only when a witness intervened.
The background of the altercation remains unclear, the police stated. The assailant was arrested at the scene of the crime. The victim was taken to the hospital.
Statement
The 16-year-old, who was involved in the assault, is a resident of North Rhine-Westphalia. The homicide squad is now working closely with the local police to gather evidence in this violent crime case.
