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Sexual Assault at Festival Stage in Baunatal, Germany: Police Search for Witnesses; Victim Fatally Killed

Unknown Entity Discovered at Hesse North Police Headquarters in Kassel, Baunatal (Kassel District)

Festival Stage Incident in Baunatal, Germany: Unwanted Advances Reported, Victim Fatally Struck:...
Festival Stage Incident in Baunatal, Germany: Unwanted Advances Reported, Victim Fatally Struck: Witnesses Encouraged to Come Forward

Sexual Assault at Festival Stage in Baunatal, Germany: Police Search for Witnesses; Victim Fatally Killed

In the heart of Kassel district, a disturbing incident took place at the festival stage in Platz des Friedens, Baunatal. A middle-aged woman with a physical disability was sexually harassed during the night from Friday to Saturday, between 10:00 PM and 1:30 AM.

The victim reported the incident to the criminal duty service over the weekend. Witnesses or individuals with information related to the incident or the perpetrator are asked to contact the North Hesse Police Headquarters.

The perpetrator is described as a man approximately 40 years old, with a three-day beard, short dark hair, wearing a dark shirt and blue jeans. An unknown man came to the victim's aid and pulled the perpetrator away from her.

The investigation of the incident will be conducted by Kommissariat 12 of the Kassel criminal police. The North Hesse Police Headquarters can be reached at Tel. 0561-9100. For inquiries outside of regular business hours, contact the duty officer at +49 561-910-0 or [email protected]. Emails can be sent to [email protected].

The victim was holding onto the stage due to her impairment. The perpetrator inappropriately touched her at various body parts. It is important to note that there is no public or credible information available about who the perpetrator is at this time.

The Police Headquarters North Hesse can be contacted at Grüner Weg 33, 34117 Kassel. Fax inquiries can be made to +49 611 32766 1010. The Press Office of the Police Headquarters North Hesse can be reached at +49 561 910 1020. Ulrike Schaake is the press spokesperson for the Police Headquarters North Hesse.

The North Hesse Police Headquarters also reported that the perpetrator was reportedly harassing other festival-goers before approaching the victim. They urge anyone with information to come forward and help in the investigation.

The safety and well-being of festival-goers is of utmost importance, and such incidents are taken very seriously. The North Hesse Police Headquarters is committed to finding the perpetrator and ensuring that justice is served.

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