Brutal robbery on 90-year-old in Heilbronn church shaken community

Brutal robbery on 90-year-old in Heilbronn church shaken community

Heilbronn- The community in Heilbronn shaked a shocking incident when a 40-year-old man attacked a 90-year-old senior citizen in a Catholic church on Thursday afternoon.

the brutal act in the church

around 12.30 p.m. the perpetrator entered the church, where the pensioner was currently in prayer. According to reports from witnesses, the man walked around the church uneasily and caused a sensation with his cell phone. When the sexton asked him, the situation escalated. The man initially insulted the sexton and then turned to the defenseless woman, demanded money and made fun of her.

community is shaken

Photo: Deutschordensdom Heilbronn

Pastor Roland Rossnagel (69) expressed a deeply affected manner about the act of violence and showed his sympathy for the 90-year-old who regularly visited the church. "I am deeply sad of this act. My whole heart beats for the old woman. I know her well," he said. These words illustrate the great horror in the community about the attack that took place in a place of peace and prayer.

The consequences of the attack

After the brutal attack, the perpetrator kicked the wounded senior citizen and grabbed her handbag. He fled towards KiliSplatz, where he could be caught by the police. Eyewitnesses reported dramatic scenes when the woman was taken to the hospital with a laceration on the forehead and a back bruise. An eyewitness noticed: "When the woman was worn out of the church, her blood ran over her head."

The situation of the Muslim and Christian Community

The attack on a praying older woman in a church raises questions about security concerns within religious communities. This kind of incidents could reduce the feeling of security in churches and make the community in Heilbronn to think about preventive measures and the protection of vulnerable visitors.

police investigation and witness call

The police arrested the alleged perpetrator, a German. It is now in custody for robbery and dangerous bodily harm. The Heilbronn criminal police asks for evidence of witnesses on the number ☎️ 07131 104 4444. Local residents and parishioners are invited to report to contribute to clarification.

Overall, this incident shows how important the protection of people in community institutions is and that despite such events, solidarity and support within the community of Heilbronn must continue to exist.