Fatal knife attack in Neuss: 25-year-old dies after argument

Fatal knife attack in Neuss: 25-year-old dies after argument

A tragic incident occurred in Neuss on Thursday evening, October 2, 2025, around 7 p.m., shocking the local community. There was a physical altercation between two men on Welderstrasse, near the cemetery. A 25-year-old man from Duisburg was fatally injured with a knife and died from his injuries at the scene. This devastating event brought the Düsseldorf police headquarters' homicide squad into action, which is now closely investigating the circumstances of the incident as a homicide cannot be ruled out.

The 56-year-old suspect from Neuss alerted the police himself and was arrested without resistance. He is currently being treated in a hospital and the exact background and course of the altercation are still unclear. There is currently no evidence that there was a previous relationship between the two men that could have led to this violent incident. Local click reports that... News894 adds that...

A worrying trend

This unfortunate knife attack is not isolated. In recent years, the number of knife attacks in Germany has increased sharply, which is causing concern among citizens. According to a study conducted on Statista was published, the number of incidents recorded by the police increased significantly from 2022 to 2024. Such data leads to increased debate about safety in our cities and how to counteract these violent tendencies.

The investigation is in full swing as the police try to shed light on the matter. Homicide detectives are investigating all aspects of the incident to determine what led to this deadly altercation. The residents and the entire city are worried and hope for clarity about the background. The shocking incident has already sparked numerous public reactions, with many people wondering how security can be improved in Neuss and other cities.