In the heart of the weekend, a chilling incident unfolded at the Elisabeth-Klinik in Dortmund. At around midnight on Saturday, a mentally ill suspect, hailing from Syria and residing in Mülheim an der Ruhr, launched an unprovoked attack on a 67-year-old patient from Lünen. The details of the attack are grim, with the suspect reportedly kneeling on the victim's chest while shouting out prayers.
The unfortunate victim was left critically injured, succumbing to his injuries in the hospital shortly after the attack. The exact sequence of events remains vague at this stage, as there's no evidence of an argument between the two individuals.
The Syrian-born suspect found himself under arrest shortly after, with authorities issuing an arrest warrant on Wednesday. However, instead of serving his time in a standard prison, he was transferred to the forensic facility in Lippstadt-Eickelborn. The court will now deliberate on whether he is indeed capable of guilt or is afflicted by diminished responsibility.
The incident sent shockwaves throughout the Ruhr area, prompting an investigation by Dortmund's public prosecutor's office. Renowned psychiatrist Bianca Weiner expressed concern, underlining the need for augmented security measures in psychiatric wards.
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