Raid in Lauenburg: Police are urgently looking for witnesses to the incident

Raid in Lauenburg: Police are urgently looking for witnesses to the incident

12.08.2024 - 13:28

Police Directorate Ratzeburg

an incident in Lauenburg: The search for witnesses

The city of Lauenburg in the Duchy of Lauenburg faced a shocking incident that disturbed the peace of the neighborhood in the early morning hours of July 31, 2024. A 43-year-old man was sacrificed by the "old guard" of an attack near the Raiffeisenbank, in which three unknown people injured him with blows and kicks.

the attack and its consequences

At around 02:00 a.m. the injured party was on a bench when he was suddenly attacked by the three men. The brutality of the attack caused the victim's injuries, but also unrest in the endangered community. After the attack, the man managed to drag himself into the Askanier ring to a game library where he finally alerted the police.

emergency measures and medical care

An ambulance crew quickly arrived to provide the injured on site. He was then taken to a hospital where he received the necessary medical treatment. The incident has brought the need for the local population back to the fore after security and protection.

call for help

The Lauenburg police have now asked the public for support. Witnesses who have observed the incident or made suspicious perceptions at the time of the attack are asked to report. The call is aimed at everyone who may have information to identify the perpetrators and to be accountable.

why this incident is important for the community

Such acts of violence could not only affect individuals, but also significantly impair the feeling of security of the entire community. In times when security awareness and neighborhood aid are more important than ever, any information can be crucial to clarify the incident. The incident could also give an impetus to think about possibilities for prevention of violence and the protection of citizens in the local communities.

Contact for questions:

Police Directorate Ratzeburg-Staff position / press-Sandra Kilian
Telephone: 04541 /809-2011
Email: press.ratzeburg.pd@polizei.landsh.de

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