Authorities conducted a search at a restaurant in Nordstadt following an assault on conservatives demonstrators.
In the early hours of Sunday, a disturbing incident unfolded on Bornstraße in Dortmund. At 10:55 PM, a 20-year-old woman, a 26-year-old man, and a 29-year-old man, all affiliated with the political right, were attacked. The attackers threw bottles, kicked, and sprayed irritant gas, causing minor injuries. The victims were promptly taken to the hospital for treatment.
The Dortmund Police Presidium, which has made combating right-wing extremism a strategic focus, initiated a police operation that lasted from 11:00 PM to 2:00 AM to respond to this incident. During the operation, a police officer was insulted.
The police suspect that the suspects were located in a nearby scene hangout, known to be frequented by left-wing members. As the investigation progresses, law enforcement and domestic intelligence agencies are examining evidence such as eyewitness accounts, surveillance footage, and any political or extremist messaging connected to the perpetrators.
Preliminary findings suggest that the attack may have political motivations aligning with right-wing extremist ideologies, but official conclusions have not yet been publicly confirmed. Given Dortmund's history of far-right activity and the nature of similar past incidents in the region, there is significant attention on the potential link between the attack and right-wing extremism.
Local politicians and civil society groups have condemned the attack and called for a thorough investigation to address right-wing extremism in the area. Updates from police or government sources are expected as the investigation progresses.
In a related development, it was later discovered that the three victims in the Bornstraße attack are also suspects in a separate bodily injury case. Further developments revealed that the initial three victims came into suspicion for a previously committed bodily injury.
The responsible director of risk management and operations at the Dortmund Police Presidium, Achim Stankowitz, stated that the Dortmund Police consistently fulfill their legal mandate and pursue all forms of criminal behavior, including those that endanger life, such as dangerous bodily injury. He emphasized that the Dortmund Police do not turn a blind eye to other politically motivated crimes.
A criminal proceeding was initiated against the individual who insulted the police officer, and a criminal complaint was filed regarding the property damage with graffiti. The police state protection will handle the further investigation into the bodily injury case involving the three victims.
Later that night, individuals presumed to be left-wing were observed defacing property with graffiti. The Dortmund Police prioritize preventing and prosecuting political crime, particularly right-wing extremism. They entered the location in coordination with the public prosecutor's office to identify suspects and secure evidence.
For the most current and verified information, checking official press releases from Dortmund police or statements from regional security agencies is advised.
- Given the political affiliations of the victims and the suspected link to right-wing extremism, this incident on Bornstraße in Dortmund could potentially be classified as a political crime, falling under the category of 'politics' and 'crime-and-justice'.
- In light of the growing attention on right-wing extremism in the region, regional 'politicians' and 'civil society groups' are calling for a thorough investigation and condemning the attack, seeing it as an opportunity to address the issue effectively, categorizing it under 'politics' and 'general-news'.
