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31-year-old in Hagen: partner dies after fatal knife attack!
In Hagen, North Rhine-Westphalia, a 31-year-old was allegedly stabbed to death by her partner. The police are investigating.
31-year-old in Hagen: partner dies after fatal knife attack!
A tragic crime has occurred in Hagen, North Rhine-Westphalia. A 31-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her partner. Loud star The fatal attack took place on Wednesday evening in their shared apartment. The 37-year-old suspect was arrested on site. He reportedly stabbed the woman multiple times with a knife. Despite immediate attempts at resuscitation, the woman could not be saved and died shortly afterwards in hospital.
The exact background to the crime is still unclear. The police and public prosecutor's office are keeping quiet about the details of the investigation. However, an arrest warrant is being examined for the perpetrator, who, along with the woman killed, is a Syrian citizen. Such cases highlight the worrying reality of domestic violence in Germany, which, according to information from the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) is becoming increasingly common.
Domestic violence on the rise
In 2023, a total of 256,276 people were victims of domestic violence in Germany, and shockingly, 70% of them were women. This represents an increase of 6.5% compared to the previous year. Particularly alarming: 155 women and 24 men were killed by their partners or ex-partners, which shows the urgency of addressing this problem. During the same period, the “Violence against Women” helpline included around 59,000 advice cases in its statistics - an increase of 12% compared to 2022. These figures make it clear that the issue of violence against women in society needs to be given greater focus.
Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser emphasized that society must no longer accept violence against women and within families. She sees the need to encourage those affected to report attacks and raise their voices. In addition to the introduction of 24/7 counters at federal police locations for women affected by violence, mandatory anti-violence training for perpetrators and stricter enforcement of contact bans are also planned. These measures aim to ensure the safety of victims and give them the help they need.
A look at the facts
Loud Statista Domestic violence is widespread in Germany and often shows a high number of unreported crimes. In intimate partner violence, around 79% of the victims are women, while 77.6% of the suspects are men. This highlights the urgent need to talk about and combat these issues. Willingness to report crimes, shame and social taboos contribute to many crimes remaining hidden.
A cuvée of bitter truths that should concern us all. Emotional support, legal backing and a comprehensive network of support services are essential measures to help women in need and reduce the phenomenon of domestic violence. It must be clear: violence against women cannot be tolerated!