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A police officer works at the crime scene in Hagen, where a woman was killed with multiple stab wounds

As of: February 22, 2026 • 5:27 p.m

A lady was killed with a number of stab wounds in Hagen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The suspect is the associate, who was arrested shortly afterwards and is now in custody.

The 35-year-old lady was apparently killed with a number of stab wounds on the road on Saturday night. A short while later, the police briefly arrested a 41-year-old man at a bus cease. According to the police, it’s stated to be the girl’s associate. In the afternoon, a choose determined that the person needed to be remanded in custody.

35-year-old in all probability wished to separate from associate

The investigators are presently assuming a “relationship crime”. According to WDR data, the 35-year-old wished to separate from the person.

The police had been in a position to safe many leads

After an emergency name, law enforcement officials discovered the girl on the sidewalk and commenced resuscitation measures. The 35-year-old died of her accidents in hospital a short while later. According to the police, the girl and the suspect are believed to be Syrians. Pictures present law enforcement officials surveying the cordoned-off crime scene on the road and securing proof.

The perpetrator and sufferer had 5 kids

The 41-year-old suspect had a knife with him when he was arrested, which may have been the homicide weapon, in line with the police. The lady and the suspect have 5 kids collectively. The kids had been handed over to the youth welfare workplace. The man is scheduled to be introduced earlier than a choose at present.

Our sources:

  • Hagen police
  • Hagen public prosecutor’s workplace
  • News company dpa/lnw

Broadcast: WDR5, WDR present, 22.02.202610 a.m

Broadcast: WDR tv, WDR aktuell, February 22, 202612.45 p.m

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