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Man in Bremen-Hemelingen: partner seriously injured after brutal attack
A man from Hastedt was arrested after an attack on his partner. The police are investigating.
Man in Bremen-Hemelingen: partner seriously injured after brutal attack
In Bremen-Hemelingen, a tragic incident shocked residents: a 48-year-old man seriously injured his 40-year-old partner in their shared apartment. The incident occurred on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. in the Hastedt district. According to Nachrichten Today, the perpetrator beat and choked his partner until she became unconscious.
The victim's son, a growing teenager, noticed the tense situation and intervened. He alerted a passer-by, who promptly called the police. They moved quickly and were able to overpower the attacker, who vehemently resisted being arrested. Despite the resistance, the man was arrested, while the injured victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where she is now being treated.
Domestic violence on the rise
This frightening act comes against the backdrop of worrying developments in Germany, where domestic violence rates are at an all-time high. According to DW, almost 266,000 victims of domestic violence were registered in 2022, which represents an increase of almost four percent compared to 2023. Statistically speaking, every two minutes a person is abused by a partner or close relative.
The public prosecutor's office has already ordered that the 48-year-old's detention be continued while the investigation into the incident in Hastedt continues. Experts may attribute this increase in violence to a combination of increasing violence and a growing willingness to report it.
Measures against domestic violence
In February, a new violence relief law was passed, which provides for a legal right to advice and protection for women affected from 2032. In addition, Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig plans to introduce a bill after the parliamentary summer break that would introduce electronic ankle bracelets for violent criminals. This innovative approach could help ensure the safety of victims and better control perpetrators.
How the case in Bremen continues will be watched with interest. The seriousness of the incident shows once again how important it is to bring the issue of domestic violence into the focus of society and to take appropriate measures to protect those affected. After all, it is a sad reality that such incidents are becoming more and more common in our country - a circumstance that cannot be tolerated.