Blood act on the Hansastraße: Police hold the first suspect!

Blood act on the Hansastraße: Police hold the first suspect!

In the case of attempted manslaughter on Hansastraße in Krefeld, which occurred on January 12, there were recently important developments. The police arrested a total of two suspects, while a third man is still on the run. According to rp-online.de was seriously injured in a physical examination and had to be invited to a hospital However, this could quickly leave.

The circumstances of the incident were classified by the police as attempted manslaughter. Investigations led to the arrest of a 64-year-old man on January 14th due to dangerous assault. It is currently in custody. A second suspect, a 20-year-old, was arrested on January 21 and then presented to a judge who also ordered custody. For a third man in connection with the incident, a search is still running.

search after the third suspect

The police emphasize the importance of testimony to clarify the case. The search for the fleeting third suspect is still active. The criminal police have already received several clues, but still searches for other witnesses who could have had information on what is happening, such as newsflash24.de reported.

In addition to the investigation in the current case, it is important to consider the context of crime in North Rhine-Westphalia. According to the police crime statistics (PKS), 380 murder cases were registered in the region in 2022, 357 of which could be informed. In 2023, this number rose to 470 registered murder cases, 443 of which were informed-North Rhine-Westphalia recorded the highest number of murder cases in Germany.

Statistical background to crime

The PKS offers a comprehensive overview of the regional and national crime. The suspects are recorded and trends are also observed in various types of tortes. The data is prepared annually and are an important basis for police work and for criminal policy measures, as described in detail on the North Rhine-Westphalia police.

Current statistics show that a total of 671 suspects were determined of the 470 murder cases in 2023. The suspects made up 596 men, 75 women and 310 non-German people. These figures illustrate the challenges with which the investigative authorities are confronted and underline the need for effective witness management in cases such as that on Hansastraße.

The ongoing investigations in Krefeld continue to be observed closely, and the police are interested in receiving all information from the population in order to be accountable to the third suspect. The sensitive data and statistics on crime in the region are of essential importance for an informed and safe society.