Wiesn tourist undergoes emergency surgery after being stabbed in Schwabing: Kripo is looking for witnesses
Created: 09/19/2022, 05:05
By: Tanja Kipke
The police are looking for witnesses.
(Iconic image) © Peter Kneffel / picture alliance
On Saturday evening, an unknown person seriously injured a British tourist.
This was previously on the Oktoberfest.
The police are investigating at full speed.
Munich -
"Among other things, a deep stab wound in the upper body" revealed the injured Wiesn tourist when passers-by found him in Schwabing.
Around 6:30 p.m., the police were informed of the incident in the Ackermannstrasse area.
The 41-year-old British tourist received immediate medical attention and was taken to hospital for emergency surgery.
"There is currently no longer an acute danger to life," said the police on Sunday afternoon.
Due to his injuries, however, he is not yet ready for questioning.
Wiesn tourist seriously injured in Schwabing: the background is still completely unclear
According to a police spokesman, the man had previously been to the Oktoberfest with companions.
The crime happened in Schwabing, near his home.
So far it is completely unclear how it happened.
Shortly after the attack, he was probably able to inform one of the Oktoberfest attendants about the attack.
"At the scene of the crime, extensive forensic and search measures were carried out in the area of Ackermannstrasse." Ten patrols and police dogs were deployed.
"So far, there have been no concrete indications of a perpetrator or the means used."
Police are appealing for witnesses to the attempted homicide
The officials have not yet ruled out a robbery or a drug-related offence, but there are no indications of this.
The Munich homicide commission took over the investigation in the evening.
Police call for witnesses:
Who noticed suspicious people or vehicles on Ackermannstrasse, Schwere-Reiter-Strasse, Lissi-Kaiser-Strasse, Petra-Kelly-Strasse, in the southern part of the Olympic Park or in the vicinity during the specified period of the crime?
Who made observations at the specified locations during the specified period that could be related to this incident?
Anyone who can provide relevant information is asked to contact Munich Police Headquarters, Kommissariat 11, Tel. 089/2910-0, or any other police station.
(tkip)
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