Suspect in custody - One month after rape: Suspect in custody
Over a month after a sexual assault in the Konstanz City Garden, the police have arrested a suspect. The 20-year-old is currently in custody, according to a joint press release from the police and the prosecutor's office. A judge issued the corresponding arrest warrant on Saturday.
The man is suspected of harassing a 49-year-old woman on her nighttime homeward journey on June 4th. He is alleged to have knocked her to the ground and committed an offense against her. The CID initially followed a "hot lead," but it led nowhere. Now, the 20-year-old has been identified using "objective" evidence. The police refused to disclose what this evidence is at this time.
It is being investigated whether the 20-year-old is also connected to other sexual offenses in Konstanz. Further details were not available at this time.
The sexual assault in Konstanz City Garden has sparked intense concern in Baden-Württemberg, leading to calls for increased emergency measures to ensure public safety. The arrest of the suspect has brought some relief to the community, although the feeling of unease remains due to the possibility of other crimes. Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist the police in their investigation.
