70-year-old in Mönchengladbach on park bench brutally attacked!

70-year-old in Mönchengladbach on park bench brutally attacked!

In Mönchengladbach-Heyden, a worrying incident occurred on Saturday, which let the residents and passers-by frighten. A 70-year-old man who was sitting on a park bench with his wife was victims of an attack at around 3:00 p.m. on Keplerstrasse, not far from a church. According to tixio, an unknown perpetrator approached on a mountain bike and tried to steal the man's bag.

In the next moment, the attacker pushed the bag so violently against the head of the senior that it was slightly injured. Fortunately, the perpetrator left his prey at the scene and fled towards Lehwaldstrasse. Immediate help was provided by rescue workers who brought the injured man to a nearby hospital.

The fleeting perpetrator

The description of the attacker is vague, but some details are known: it is described as about 1.80 meters tall, slim, with dark hair and an estimated 35 years old. The police have already called on witnesses to report if they have information about this incident or the perpetrator. Such attacks can significantly impair the security feeling of the citizens.

Although Mönchengladbach is not considered to be particularly criminal, it can be seen that the development of crime in Germany is not always positive. According to Statista, a decline in crime was recorded by 1.7 % for 2024, but the increase in crimes that affect the subjective feeling of security is alarming.

crime statistics and social effects

The police crime statistics (PKS) only records the known and edited crimes. It is known that many crimes, such as rape, are reported less often than break -ins. In this case, too, the incident illustrates how important it is to report information and information in order to counteract these developments. Stricter police controls and higher display behavior could possibly improve the clearance rate that was 58 % in 2024.

With the latest statistics in the hindquarters, it can be seen that citizens in certain regions, including large city -states such as Hamburg and Berlin, are more likely to become victims of crimes. They are growing in the population, and every incident confirms the need for security measures.

Only through close cooperation between the police and the population can the feeling of security increase. Struction, everyone who has noticed something or have information about the incident in the Mönchengladbach are called to report to the responsible authorities to ensure a safer neighborhood.

We will continue to observe and report the developments related to this incident.