Violent act in Hamburg: man dies after assault by 5 masked folks | EUROtoday

A 24-year-old died after an assault in Hamburg. Five masked strangers attacked the younger man that night time, the police mentioned. According to preliminary data, he had beforehand been strolling via the Eißendorf district within the south of Hamburg with a 23-year-old acquaintance. When the masked males approached the boys, the 2 separated.

The acquaintance later tried unsuccessfully to succeed in the 24-year-old by cellphone. While looking out the realm, he discovered the sufferer mendacity on the road with life-threatening head accidents. According to police, the younger man was taken to a hospital. Despite resuscitation measures, he died from his accidents a short while later.

Perpetrator on the run, background unclear

A seek for the perpetrators with a number of patrol vehicles and canines was unsuccessful. The murder squad started the investigation along with the general public prosecutor’s workplace.

When requested, a spokeswoman for the general public prosecutor’s workplace in Hamburg mentioned it was nonetheless unclear why the 2 males have been attacked. Witnesses who’ve made observations on this connection are requested to contact the police.