Cyclists subjected to pepper spray attack
In an unsettling incident that took place on Straße Fleetrade in Hemelingen, a 59-year-old cyclist was sprayed with pepper spray by an unknown assailant. The incident occurred around 7:55 PM on Sunday, according to unconfirmed reports.
The cyclist was riding his bike towards the city center when a VW Passat pulled up beside him. The assailant, who was in the car, got out and sprayed the cyclist with pepper spray from a few centimeters away. The cyclist suffered eye irritation as a result of the attack. Emergency services treated the cyclist at the scene, but the current condition or prognosis is not specified in the article.
The assailant then got back into the car and drove away, heading towards the city center. As of the article's publication, the VW Passat involved in the incident had not been located. No immediate arrest has been made in connection with the attack, and the identity of the assailant remains unknown.
The police investigation is ongoing, but no details about its progress or any leads they might have are available at this time. The article also does not mention any CCTV footage or other evidence that might have been collected at the scene, nor any witnesses or bystanders who might have seen the attack.
This incident has not been widely reported in major international news outlets or German media as of late 2023. If you have more specific details or if this incident has been reported in local sources or social media, we recommend checking local German news sources, such as Bremen’s regional newspapers or police press releases, for recent updates. You can also consult reputable news aggregators like Deutsche Presse-Agentur or regional broadcasters for the latest news.
If you believe this is a matter of public safety or justice, we encourage you to contact local authorities, such as Polizei Bremen or the Hemelingen precinct, directly for official statements. If you need help with German-to-English translation or contacting local authorities, please let us know.
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The incident, categorized under 'crime-and-justice', remains unsolved as the VW Passat involved in the pepper spray attack on a cyclist in Hemelingen has not been located, and no immediate arrest has been made. The general-news story, yet not widely reported, suggests reaching out to local authorities for updates or seeking information from trustworthy news sources like Bremen's regional newspapers or Deutsche Presse-Agentur.
