Knife attack at Kassel petrol station: perpetrator fleeting, police are looking for witnesses!

Knife attack at Kassel petrol station: perpetrator fleeting, police are looking for witnesses!

on Sunday evening, March 24, 2025, there was a violent incident in Kassel-Nord at a petrol station that alerted the police and the public. Around 9:25 p.m., a dispute between an unknown man and two customers broke out about the order at the cash register. The situation escalated quickly and shifted outside, where the attacker attacked his victims with a knife.

The two affected men, at the age of 19 and 24, suffered superficial cuts on the back of the hand. Fortunately, they were able to ward off the attacks and there was no danger to life. After the incident, both men were taken to a hospital for further treatment, where they were cared for on an outpatient basis. Despite an immediately initiated search, the perpetrator could not be caught, and he fled towards Henkelstrasse.

description of the perpetrator and search for

The police have published a description of the perpetrator to obtain information from the population. The man sought is about 175 centimeters tall and has a Southeast European appearance. It is described as a carrier curly, black hair that is bound into a braid. At the time of the incident, he wore a black jacket, black pants with white hard strips and black shoes.

The police ask for instructions and has set up a contact telephone number: 0561-910 9100. Any information could be crucial to identify the perpetrator and to be held accountable. The incident has already triggered concern in the community and clearly shows how quickly a simple argument can turn into violence, such as HNA reports.

The petrol station in Kassel's Nordstadt was the scene of this terrifying incident, which shocked many residents and customers. The incident is not only an isolated case, but also raises questions about security in public areas. FFH also reports that the police now want to show more presence to counteract such incidents and to protect the citizens.