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Two unknown people fatally stab a 42-year-old in Dortmund!
Two men seriously injure a 42-year-old in Dortmund. Police are looking for witnesses after an attempted homicide on August 23rd.
Two unknown people fatally stab a 42-year-old in Dortmund!
On Saturday, August 23, 2025, a frightening incident occurred on Lütge Brückstrasse in Dortmund at around 7:20 p.m. A 42-year-old man from Dortmund was critically injured in a knife attack. Loud Lokalklick.eu The incident began with a verbal altercation between the victim and two unknown perpetrators. They finally fled towards Museumsgasse.
The Dortmund police, who have now set up a murder squad, are urgently looking for the perpetrators. These are around 20 years old and around 1.75 meters tall. Her dark, curly hair is cut short on the sides. It is noticeable that one of the perpetrators was wearing a fanny pack, while the other was wearing a light-colored baseball cap. Further details are summarized in a public search, which includes photos of the suspects. Witnesses are asked to contact the Dortmund Police Criminal Investigation Department on 0231/132-7441.
Background to knife crimes in Dortmund
Such violent crimes are not an isolated case in Dortmund. Statistics from the NRW Ministry of the Interior show that the city will be in second place in NRW with 420 knife attacks in 2024. In total, there were around 7,300 knife crimes across the state this year, an increase of around 20 percent compared to the previous year. How derwesten.de reports, Cologne takes the sad first place in North Rhine-Westphalia with 636 knife crimes, followed by Dortmund and Düsseldorf.
This situation has prompted local authorities to take action. Recently, the Dortmund police have increased targeted controls and taken measures to counteract knife violence. These include, among other things, addressing young people at risk and increasing their presence in public spaces. In May 2024, a ban on carrying knives for known criminals was introduced, the effects of which are currently being evaluated.
The current status of the victim
It remains unclear whether there is a history between the perpetrators and the victim or what the motive for the attack was. The 42-year-old's condition is currently critical. According to information from ruhr24.de There is a danger to life, which once again underlines the urgency of the investigation and search.
The situation surrounding knife attacks represents a serious problem that can no longer be ignored. The Dortmund Police initiatives are a step in the right direction to ensure safety in the city and prevent similar incidents in the future.