Apparently, various delinquents are getting fed up with old-fashioned knife attacks. They hardly cause a stir any more. Acid attacks, which are particularly common in backward, archaic cultures, are more promising.
According to the police, a “man of unknown origin” stormed into the outdoor area of a café in Bochum yesterday afternoon to spray “highly concentrated sulphuric acid” on the guests – as reported by “NTV”. A total of eleven people were injured, one of them seriously. Seven police and firefighters were also slightly injured after being contaminated with the liquid.
Shortly after the attack, the suspected perpetrator was arrested near the scene, but the police did not provide any details. His flat is now to be searched.
“I heard people shouting outside”
A male guest is said to have been the target of the attack. He was seriously injured and disfigured. A woman at the same table, a waitress and several other guests also suffered injuries. The incident was terrifying:
“I heard people screaming outside. One man was writhing on the floor in pain and screaming ‘Help, I’m on fire, why me?” the innkeeper told the newspaper “Bild”.
Motive unclear, origin of perpetrator concealed
As usual, there is still no information on the motive for the offence and no details on the identity of the alleged attacker. A homicide squad has been set up. ( German magazine “focus”)
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