Shocking domestic violence in Saarlouis: woman fights for her life!

Shocking domestic violence in Saarlouis: woman fights for her life!

On January 21, 2025, a serious case of domestic violence occurred in Saarlouis, which causes great horror among the authorities and the public. A 32-year-old man, Syrian origin, violently entered his former partner's apartment. There he attacked the woman with an object and added her life -threatening injuries. Despite her serious injuries, the woman managed to flee from the apartment and look for help from a neighbor who immediately alerted the rescue workers. The seriously injured woman was brought to the Saarbrücken Clinic, where she is treated.

This incident is related to the separation of the couple. The suspect was arrested on January 31, 2025 by civil servants from the Saarlouis crime. On the same day, he was brought before the investigative judge and transferred to the Saarbrücken correctional facility. An arrest warrant against him was issued and the investigation continues. Police bodies call for all victims of domestic violence to look for help at an early stage and to use the emergency number 110 in the event of acute danger. The police and the public prosecutor emphasize the availability of various advice centers and aid organizations that can offer support. Sol.de reports that ...

significant importance of the incident in the context of domestic violence

The case in Saarlouis is not isolated, but part of a worrying trend in Germany. More than 700 people suffer domestic violence every day, with a woman dying through partnership violence every other day. According to a presentation of the “domestic violence” of the Federal Minister of Family Affairs Lisa Paus, the increase in cases of domestic violence is alarming. In 2023, a total of 256,276 victims of domestic violence were registered, which corresponds to an increase of 6.5 percent compared to the previous year. Almost a quarter of all violent cases in police crime statistics are domestic violence.

A large part of the victims are women: 70.5 percent of victims of domestic violence are female, while 75.6 percent of the perpetrators are men. More than 331 people died in 2023 from domestic violence, over 80 percent of these victims were women. In order to counteract this worrying situation, the Federal Government is planning further measures, including new contact points for women affected by violence and the introduction of complementary laws that are intended to ensure the protection of victims. blueichteport-saarland.de added that ...

The police are obliged to protect affected people, and in addition to emergency number 110 there are also various help telephones that offer support. These include the help phone "Violence against Women" on number 116 016, the men's phone (0800 1239900) and the number against grief (116 111). The app "Nonviolent into the future" offers individual help and documentation options for those affected. Advice centers and women's shelters are also available to offer protection and support affected by violence and their children. bundes- government.de adds that ...