Brutal attack on Frauenfriedhof in Leipzig - police asks for witnesses!

Brutal attack on Frauenfriedhof in Leipzig - police asks for witnesses!

on Tuesday evening, July 17, 2025, a brutal assault in the cemetery in Kleinzschocher, Leipzig. An unknown man attacked a 57-year-old woman who visited the cemetery between 6:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. The perpetrator initially spoke to the woman and then hit her to the ground while trying to sexually press her. However, the injured party defended himself, which caused the attacker to flee. The woman had to be taken to the hospital because she had suffered injuries. The police have initiated an investigation into a sexual offense and urgently asks for information from the population. Blick reports .

The perpetrator is described as about 50 years old, with a height between 1.60 and 1.70 meters. He had gray, curly and neglected hair and a slim shape. A large white "rose" in the left ear and visible scars on the arms and legs were striking. The man spoke accent-free German and wore a white t-shirt with colorful circles as well as a denim jacket and 7/8 jeans. He also had a black backpack with him. The investigators of the Leipzig police department hope that witnesses have information about the incident or the perpetrator in the cemetery. In particular, it is called to report if someone has observed suspicious or perception between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Information can be handed in on Tel. (0341) 966 4 6666 or directly at Dimitroffstraße 1 in Leipzig.

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The two incidents also make a highlight on the security situation in Leipzig and show how important the cooperation between the population with the police is to clarify such acts. The investigators therefore call on all citizens to be vigilant and report immediately if they make suspicious observations.