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Unknown man hits passer-by in the face with his fist

An unknown man suddenly punched a passer-by in the face with his fist on Wednesday evening in Trier. The 22-year-old woman fell to the ground as a result, according to the police. The perpetrator then fled. The woman suffered minor injuries to her face, but did not have to go to hospital. She...

A blue light shines on the roof of a police vehicle. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
A blue light shines on the roof of a police vehicle. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Assaults - Unknown man hits passer-by in the face with his fist

An unknown man suddenly punched a passer-by in the face with his fist on Wednesday evening in Trier. The 22-year-old woman fell to the ground as a result, according to the police. The perpetrator then fled. The woman suffered minor injuries to her face, but did not have to go to hospital. She was able to appear at the police station on her own to record the incident, a spokesperson said when asked. Trier police are now searching for the man and are looking for witnesses who witnessed the incident.

Police statement

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The incident of assault in Trier has raised concerns about increasing criminality in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany. This encroachment on public safety is a matter of concern for the local authorities. The police are urging women in particular to be vigilant following the incident.

Source: www.stern.de

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