1681959025 Knife attack in Duisburg one victim in mortal danger

Knife attack in Duisburg one victim in mortal danger

In Duisburg, four people were seriously injured in a knife attack on a gym. The perpetrator or perpetrators are still at large.

Big alarm on Tuesday night in the German city of Duisburg. Around 5:40 pm, several people reported a knife attack on a gym on Schwanenstrasse. According to “Bild”, the attack began in the dressing room of the “John Reed” studio chain. One or two perpetrators reportedly stabbed visitors, four people were injured in the attack, some seriously. One of the victims is in mortal danger. “Today” reported.

Read more: Newspaper carrier (13) kidnapped and raped

After the attack, the criminals would have fled towards the city center. According to witnesses, the two must have been between 20 and 30 years old. According to investigators, the search for at least one suspect continues.

According to initial information, a knife and machete were used in the attack. Police speak of a “stabbing or blunt weapon”. A police spokesman denied earlier media reports to WAZ that it was an uncontrolled act.

operator speaks

“We are very sorry about the incident at our club in Duisburg and hope that the victims will recover quickly,” the gym operator said in a statement. “The safety and health of our members and employees is our top priority. Our goal is for them to feel safe and in good hands at our studios.”

Today's slideshow #100266818

Nav account dav, leo Hour19.04.2023, 23:00| Act: 04/19/2023, 23:00