Jena. 22.09.2026 – The Jena Criminal Investigation Department (Kriminalpolizei) is requesting public assistance in solving a case of aggravated assault. The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at approximately 8:00 PM in the area of Ludwig-Weimar-Gasse.
- Event: Aggravated assault
- Date & Time: 19.08.2026, approx. 8:00 PM
- Location: Ludwig-Weimar-Gasse, Jena
- Case Number: 210787/2026
- Contact: Kripo Jena at 03641 810 or kpi.jena@polizei.thueringen.de
Course of events in Ludwig-Weimar-Gasse
According to current findings by investigators, the violent act was preceded by a verbal altercation between a man and a group of three people. During the dispute, the perpetrator suddenly smashed a glass bottle on the ground and attacked one of the men with the fragment. He carried out targeted stabbing motions, injuring the victim on the head, among other areas. Attempts by the victim’s companions to mediate were unsuccessful; the victim allegedly used pepper spray in self-defense.
Description of the perpetrator and search for a female witness
The fleeing perpetrator was described by a witness as follows:
- Gender/Age: male, approx. 30 to 40 years old
- Height & Build: approx. 170 cm tall, stocky
- Appearance: Mediterranean phenotype, dark hair
- Clothing: dark trousers, white T-shirt
After the incident, the attacker fled in the direction of Sonnenhof, while the injured man proceeded to Lödbergraben. Of particular importance for further investigations is an as-yet unidentified woman who passed the scene on a bicycle and attempted to intervene to de-escalate the situation.
Police request information
The Jena Criminal Investigation Department is now issuing a specific call for witnesses to the public. In particular, the sought-after cyclist as well as other witnesses who can provide relevant information regarding the course of events or the identity of the suspect are asked to contact the police at 03641 810 or via email at kpi.jena@polizei.thueringen.de.
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Polizei-News Jena, 22.09.26: Call for witnesses following aggravated assault
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