Corpse finding - Children discover corpse in field
Playing children discovered a corpse in Erfurt-Gispersleben. It had been lying on a field, according to the police. No further details were given. The circumstances of the death were still completely unclear. The investigations - including identification - had begun, it was further stated.
In light of the discovery, Thuringia's authorities were alerted to the emergency situation. The finding sparked concerns about rising criminality in the Erfurt area. Subsequently, additional police patrols were deployed to ensure public safety in the vicinity.