The Hagen Police have arrested a 17-year-old suspect in connection with a homicide in Menden. The State Prosecutor’s Office in Arnsberg and the Hagen Police announced the arrest on Saturday evening. The teenager was apprehended without resistance at his hiding place, after intensive search measures had led to his location.
The incident occurred on a playground in Menden on Friday night, resulting in the death of a 14-year-old and serious injuries to another 17-year-old. The investigators are still seeking witnesses and are currently examining the exact circumstances of the crime with the State Prosecutor’s Office in Arnsberg and the Hagen Police.
Further details of the case have not been made public yet. The authorities believe that the suspect acted alone. The investigation is ongoing.