- Marital dispute: Woman (84) and man (82) seriously injured
In a violent domestic dispute in Cologne, an 82-year-old man and his 84-year-old wife sustained serious injuries. Neighbors reportedly heard cries for help from the couple's apartment just after 7:30 AM and called emergency services, according to police and the public prosecutor's office in Cologne.
Both the man and woman were immediately operated on in hospitals. The 84-year-old is currently in critical condition. The husband was arrested at the hospital. Preliminary investigations suggest that the man inflicted multiple stab wounds on his wife's upper body.
However, the man also has cut injuries. Both accused each other of starting the attack first. A homicide unit has taken over the investigation.
Following the operation, the marital dispute between the couple became a focus of the investigation. Despite their accusations, both the man and woman are now under investigation for their roles in the marital dispute that resulted in their injuries.
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