Kahla/Jena, July 29, 2026: During a serious violent incident in Kahla on Tuesday afternoon, two women sustained significant injuries. The suspected perpetrator also attacked the responding police officers.
- Crime scene: Kahla, area of Schulstraße / Rollestraße
- Time of incident: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, afternoon
- Suspect: 42-year-old man from Kahla (under the influence of alcohol and drugs)
- Severity of injuries: One 64-year-old woman seriously injured, one 64-year-old woman slightly injured
- Case file number: ST/0189776/2026
Escalation in public space in Kahla
On Tuesday afternoon, a series of crimes occurred in the area of Schulstraße and Rollestraße in Kahla in broad daylight. A 42-year-old man suddenly attacked two women who were riding their bicycles. According to current findings, the attacker was under the influence of alcohol and narcotics at the time.
Serious injuries to the victims
The attack had severe consequences for the two cyclists. While one 64-year-old woman escaped with minor injuries, another 64-year-old woman suffered severe injuries. Initial diagnostics revealed a zygomatic bone fracture, a mid-facial fracture, and a suspected brain hemorrhage. Furthermore, according to medical professionals, there is a risk of permanent impairment to her vision in her right eye.
Attack on police officers and involuntary commitment
In the further course of events, the perpetrator damaged the window of a parked car. When the alerted police officers attempted to arrest the man, he offered significant resistance and bit an officer on the thigh. Even while handcuffed, the suspect continued to rage, damaged a patrol car, and continuously insulted the officers.
Due to his acute psychological state, a judge ordered the 42-year-old to be placed in a psychiatric clinic. He is being investigated for grievous bodily harm, assault on law enforcement officers, resisting arrest, property damage, and defamation.
Call for witnesses as service information
The police request that anyone who witnessed the event and has not yet been identified to come forward immediately.
- Case file number: ST/0189776/2026
- Phone: 03641 81-1503
- E-mail: Pressestelle.LPI.Jena@polizei.thueringen.de
Source:
LPI-J: Violent crime in Kahla – Multiple injured, police officer attacked
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