Ax attack in Rheine: 68-year-old injured life-threatening!

Ax attack in Rheine: 68-year-old injured life-threatening!

On Thursday evening in Rheine, the neighborhood experienced a shock: A 68-year-old man was brutally attacked with an ax around 7:47 p.m. in the chanterelling path and suffered life-threatening injuries. The police were able to arrest the 41-year-old suspect at night.

The background of the attacking attack remains in the dark for the time being, but the investigation is at the beginning and also focus on indications that could indicate a mental illness of the perpetrator. The Münster public prosecutor and the Steinfurt police are working together to find out more about the motif. Press inquiries can be asked by chief prosecutor Martin Botzenhardt on 0251 494 2387.

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