Crime - Acid attack in Bochum café: one seriously injured
At an acid attack in the outdoor area of a Cafe in Bochum, three people were injured on the afternoon of Sunday, one of whom was severely. The police reported that response forces who came into contact with the liquid later also sustained injuries. The suspect was reportedly arrested near the scene, according to a police spokesperson.
A man had poured an acid-containing liquid over a guest who was sitting at a table, according to a police press release. The victim was severely injured. A woman sitting at the same table and a waitress were also injured.
There is currently no information on the motive of the crime, the spokesperson said. The suspect's identity was not initially disclosed. Six police officers and two firefighters were also injured in the aftermath of the attack and were in contact with the liquid, a police spokeswoman said. It is still unclear which liquid it was. The man is currently being interrogated, the spokeswoman said.
A murder commission was set up, the crime scene was secured, and investigators were securing traces. The guests had drunk coffee and eaten cake "quite relaxed" just before the attack, the spokesperson said.
- The acid attack occurred in North Rhine-Westphalia, specifically in the city of Bochum, at a popular café where people often enjoy coffee and cake.
- The police in Germany are currently investigating an acid attack that occurred in Bochum, involving a suspect who allegedly threw acid at patrons in the café, injuring several individuals, including three seriously.
- The suspect involved in the acid attack in the Bochum café is being interrogated by the police in North Rhine-Westphalia, and efforts are being made to identify the specific acid-containing substance used in the attack.
