Ax attack in Herten: Two seriously injured after brutal argument!

Ax attack in Herten: Two seriously injured after brutal argument!

On February 16, 2025, in the city center of Herten, in front of a café, there was a serious argument between several men. Two people, a 28-year-old man from Herten and a 22-year-old Herner with Turkish and Belgian citizenship, were seriously injured in the incident and had to be taken to the hospital. According to the first reports, which came from WDR , a 53-year-old man of Lebanese origin was temporarily arrested. However, details on his possible contribution to the argument are currently not known.

The police have initiated investigations into attempted killing. A crucial element of the investigation is a cell phone video that holds the incident and has been distributed on social media. In the video you can see a young man who beats an ax to at least one of the injuries. Information about this perpetrator is also sought by the police. The population is called to report information on 0800/2361-111.

Investigations and blocked areas

After the incident, parts of the city center from Herten were temporarily sealed off after 4 p.m. to investigate the investigation. In the evening, the sealed areas were largely released again.
This increase in acts of violence in Germany highlights a delightful trend. According to Statista , violent crime in 2023 experienced an increase of 8.6 % compared to the previous year. The number of violent crime has reached the highest level since 2007 with around 214,000 cases.

The most common offenses in this area are dangerous and serious physical injuries that reached a maximum of 155,000 registered cases in 2023. The suspects in violence crime were around 191,000 in 2023, which also represents a record.

meaning of the incident

The incident in Herten shows how violent acts are not only isolated cases, but also represents part of a larger, society -based problem. The Recklinghausen police headquarters, the public prosecutor's office in Bochum and the dpa news agency are involved in the investigation. The increase in violent crime requires rethinking in dealing with social conflicts and the prevention of violence. However, the dark field for violent crimes, especially in the event of partnership, remains considerable in Germany and makes it difficult to consider a comprehensive view of the topic.

The investigation into the argument in Herten continues and the authorities hope to receive further information about the incident with the help of the public.