Robbery in Paderborn: Police arrested trio after attack

Robbery in Paderborn: Police arrested trio after attack

Paderborn. The attack on a showman at the Western Gate triggered concern not only at the local police, but also in the Paderborn showman community. The incident that made headlines in the news after the arrest of two suspects shows the alarming challenges with which the showmen are faced.

Background of the robbery

On Tuesday, the day of the attack, a 48-year-old showman was stolen a small force bike on the caravan space of the Libori fair. The circumstances of this theft were quickly monitored when friends of the injured party observed and photographed the alleged perpetrator. These photos were immediately distributed among the showmen, which enabled a solidarity reaction to the theft and an early detection of the suspects.

The dramatic events on Wednesday

on Wednesday evening, after the event, the showman noticed the stolen e-scooter at a kiosk. There he recognized the suspects shown and began taking photos. Suddenly one of the men pulled pepper spray and sprayed it in his face before robbed of his cell phone and fled towards the train station. The incident, which gained intensity due to the aggressive acts of the suspects, caused serious injuries to the victim. He was brought to a Bielefeld clinic with an ambulance, which illustrates the drama of the raid.

quick reaction of the police

The police in Paderborn acted quickly and discovered the two suspects shortly after the attack on Riemekestrasse. Evidence could also be ensured when arrested, including the stolen cell phone of the showman and the e-scooter. This quick reaction of the emergency services contributed to clarifying and increasing security at future events.

Significant consequences for the showman community

The Paderborn showman community is concerned about the safety of its members. The incident not only shaked confidence in the community, but also affected the general feeling of security during the Libori fair. The police took the situation seriously and indicated clear measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

The search according to the third suspect

On Thursday, however, the police recognized a third suspect that was caught on the bottom of the evening on a shop theft. The 23-year-old, who, according to the police, has no permanent residence, was arrested again, which the situation continued to complicate because he was already identified as an accomplice in the robbery. The investigation shows that the Paderborn police proactively act against crime.

The arrest of the three suspects was a success for the Paderborn police, but also draws a look at the need for increasing cooperation between the authorities and the showman community. The fun fair, which represents a central element of regional culture, should be a place of joy and security, and the last events have emphasized the challenge of ensuring security for everyone in a quickly changing social landscape.

- Nag