48-year-old man critically injured in knife attack
A 31-year-old man is said to have attacked a 48-year-old man in Recklinghausen with a knife and critically injured him. Rescue workers took the victim to hospital on Monday, where the man underwent emergency surgery, the police and public prosecutor's office announced on Tuesday. The alleged perpetrator was arrested shortly after the crime. A witness held him at bay until the officers arrived. The background to the crime was initially unclear to the investigators. The victim's condition remained critical on Tuesday.
The incident was classified as a crime due to the use of a weapon. Despite the best efforts of emergency responders, the victim's condition did not improve, continuing to be critical.
Source: www.dpa.com
