Glass bottle attack at Bochum Central Station: 31-year-old under arrest

Glass bottle attack at Bochum Central Station: 31-year-old under arrest

An yesterday's incident at Bochum Central Station caused a sensation when a 31-year-old man attacked another passer-by with a glass bottle. The fight took place around 10 a.m. after a verbal argument between the 17-year-old girlfriend of the attacked man and the suspect developed.

The dispute broke out when the Eritreig citizen insulted the young people several times. Her friend, a 26-year-old Syrian, hurried to stand up to his partner, which ultimately let the situation escalate. Instead of calming the argument, the suspect man replied by force. After going in a different direction, he returned with a glass bottle and attacked the 26-year-old.

The argument and its consequences

pulling out a glass bottle as a weapon shows how quickly verbal disputes can become mandatory. The Syrian was able to ward off the attack at the last moment by holding his arm protective in front of his upper body. The bottle broke up and the situation was luckily survived without serious injuries. The incidents were recorded by surveillance cameras, which is important for further investigations.

According to the alarming situation, the Federal Police informed security officers from Deutsche Bahn. This came on site and took the participants to clarify the facts. A breath alcohol test at the 31-year-old resulted in a high alcohol number of 1.68, which indicates a significant impairment of alcohol. While the aggressor was arrested, the attacked man complained of pain, which is why the police requested an ambulance. He was then taken to a hospital for medical treatment.

The 31-year-old was released after completing the measures with a dismissal for the Bochum main station. The allegations against him include dangerous bodily harm and insult. Such incidents throw a light on the challenges that exist in public spaces. Aggression and violence are often only a step away from everyday conflicts.