Shock in Schortens: Son hurt mother seriously - police investigated!

On Friday afternoon, April 4, 2025, there was a suspected attempted homicide on Menkestrasse in Schortens in the Friesland district. A 30-year-old son is accused of having attacked and seriously injured his 66-year-old mother. The mother suffered serious head injuries.

The police were alerted by an emergency call from the woman who asked for help. Emergency services from the Jever police commissioner and the emergency services arrived on site at 2:34 p.m. The victim was taken to a hospital for further treatment. Due to the severity of the injuries and the circumstances of the incident, the police investigated the son for attempted manslaughter.

arrest and legal steps

The public prosecutor's office Oldenburg applied for the pre-trial detention for the 30-year-old, which was then ordered as a judge. He was transferred to a correctional facility, while the investigation into the precise crime and the motives of the attack continue.

The incident raises difficult questions and the police will continue to examine the background and the circumstances of the attack to clarify the motives of the accused.