Pepper spray attack on cyclists in Hemelingen-police are looking for witnesses!

Pepper spray attack on cyclists in Hemelingen-police are looking for witnesses!

In the Hemelingen district of Bremen, a shocking incident occurred on Sunday evening, in which a 59-year-old cyclist was attacked with pepper spray. The attack took place around 7:55 p.m. on Fleetrade street when the cyclist was traveling towards the city center. A previously unknown man got out of a Volkswagen Passat next to him and sprayed pepper spray directly in the face of the cyclist. After the attack, the perpetrator fled towards the city center, such as Bild reported.

The cyclist suffered eye irritation due to the targeted attack and had to be treated on site by emergency services. The Bremen police are now looking for witnesses who made suspicious observations at the time of the crime in the area around the fleet. Notes can be submitted to the crime service on 0421 362-3888.

descriptions of the perpetrator

The attacker is described as a man with black hair, beard and dark complexion, according to the police. The deeds once again show that violence and aggression are a serious problem in today's society. The current [police crime statistics 2024] (https://www.bka.de/de/aktuelleinformations/statistikenlaglder/polizei-Kriminalstatistik/pks2024/poliige_Kriminalstatistik_2024/poliminaltstatistik_2024.html) shows an increase in violence crime by 1.5 % for the previous year, which has been the highest level since 2007. Such incidence fuel fears in the population.

Statistics also reports about an increase in the suspect young people and an alarming increase in violent attacks by non -German suspects. In a total of 217,277 cases of violent crime, the trend remains worrying, and incidents like that in Hemelingen illustrate the urgency to find the perpetrator.

The search for clues

The police have taken up the investigation and asks all citizens for help. Witnesses who noticed something suspicious on Sunday evening are welcome to report. It is obvious that close cooperation between the police and the community is necessary to prevent such attacks immediately.

at a time when crime in Germany is slightly declining overall, violent crime remains an area that requires particularly attention. The police hope that the population will remain attentive and report suspicious activities to further increase security in Bremen.