New Lead in Solingen Case: Police Discovers Potential Second Device of Attacker
Authorities have located the elusive mobile phone believed to belong to Solingen.
Adopting a casual, conversational tone, let's dive into the ongoing investigation surrounding the horrific knife attack in Solingen.
In the latest twist, authorities discovered another phone during a fresh search operation linked to the suspected Islamist attack at the city festival in Solingen. It remains unknown if this device belongs to the confessed attacker, Issa al H., and if it contains any crime-related data.
The police kicked off a hunt for the missing mobile phone after the defense revealed during the ongoing trial that the Syrian wished to mark a location on a map where the device might be found. Extensive search efforts had been previously conducted for this phone.
The investigation took place at the refugee accommodation in Solingen where Issa al H. resided. A team of officers, some armed with shovels, joined forces with a canine unit in the search. Applause echoed around two hours into the operation, followed by the forces' withdrawal.
By the Way, the prosecution presented an "overwhelming" case against Issa al H. in the trial's opening, with the defendant confessing to the attack but maintaining silence on IS membership charges.
On August 23, 2024, the attack claimed the lives of three individuals and injured eight others at a city festival in Solingen. The terror group Islamic State (IS) took responsibility for the heinous incident.
Victims Speak Out
Several survivors took the stand at the Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf to share their traumatic experiences from the knife attack last summer.
A 34-year-old Iranian, wounded in the shoulder, described ongoing psychological consequences as a result of the attack. He is haunted by visions of the deceased victims and is currently in therapy.
Another victim, a 61-year-old teacher, sustained severe injuries to the neck, shoulder, and face. He continues to struggle with reduced mobility in his arm due to the attack. His memory has become hazy, both pre- and post-attack incidents, as he navigates the process of reintegration into work.
Buzzing the Scene, a 61-year-old industrial merchant, recounted hearing the attacker shout "Allahu Akbar" several times before the assault. He didn't feel the stab or the pain and only noticed later that he was bleeding due to the attack. Despite being physically unharmed, he now requires longer recovery times and is undergoing therapy. Like other survivors, he expressed gratitude towards the police, emergency services, and caregivers.
Politics Corner, a recent article has brought forth speculations of Issa al H. potentially providing false statements during his asylum proceedings[1]. However, the connection between the potential second phone and the asylum process is unclear.
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[1] Potential implication of false statements in asylum proceedings - [link to article]
In light of the latest discovery of a suspected phone linked to Solingen's attacker, discussions are now surrounding the potential implications for the ongoing trial and whether this device may contain crime-related data. Meanwhile, community members are rallying together for vocational training programs in an effort to support victims of war-and-conflicts, like those impacted by last year's knife attack, in their process of reintegration and recovery. Politics and general news outlets have also covered the recent speculations about false statements made during the asylum proceedings of the attacker, but the connection between the potential second phone and the asylum process remains unclear.
