Brutal attacks at Cologne Central Station: Police intervene!

Brutal attacks at Cologne Central Station: Police intervene!

On Monday afternoon, several brutal attacks on women occurred in Cologne Central Station. A 36-year-old attacked a woman at the platform 10/11 around 1.30 p.m. and repeatedly hit her fist in the face while an S-Bahn also drove up. The incident observed by numerous travelers caused a sensation. After the attacker let go of the first woman, he attacked another woman at the stairs. Only by intervening a traveler could a further escalation be prevented. Despite his initial escape, the suspect was later arrested.

The first medical examinations showed that the first victim had to be taken to the hospital with headaches and swelling on the head. Investigations also showed that the 36-year-old had previously attacked another woman on the bus dough of the Breslauer Platz. The man, already known for violent crimes, was instructed to a clinic. Due to the severity of the acts, the Cologne district court ordered preliminary accommodation in a psychiatric hospital at the request of the public prosecutor.

mental illness as a factor

References to a serious mental illness of the perpetrator indicate that it could significantly affect his guilt. In a first measure, the accused is psychiatrically examined by an expert. This case is part of an alarming trend that is documented in the current position of "gender -specific crimes directed against women" of the Federal Government.

According to the report, 938 girls and women were victims of an attempted or completed homicide in Germany in 2023. A frightening number are the 360 ​​women killed, which means a female almost every day. It should be emphasized that the proportion of female victims in couple relationships is 80.6%. Federal Minister of Women Lisa Paus has emphasized that violence against women is part of everyday reality for many and is committed to low -threshold protection and advice.

strategies for preventing violence

Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser has also spoken out for tougher punishments for perpetrators, as well as for more support for the victims. Measure such as mandatory anti-violence training and electronic ankle cuffs are up for discussion. In recent times, an increase in women's -hostile crimes in the field of politically motivated crime has also been determined. In 2023 there was an increase of 56.3% on 322 crimes compared to the previous year.

In addition, Michael Kretschmer, Vice President of the Federal Criminal Police Office, complains of a large dark field in the areas of domestic and digital violence. In 2022, over 17,193 women and girls were victims of digital violence, which means an increase of 25%. A worrying trend that shows the need for action. The Federal Government has also set up the help phone "Violence against Women" in this context, which offers free and anonymous advice around the clock.

The events in Cologne Central Station once again lift a light on the problem of violence against women in Germany and demonstrate the urgency of protection and prevention measures that are urgently demanded. These incidents are not an isolated case, but part of a far -reaching social problem that must not be ignored.