Iris Stalzer, the newly elected mayor of Herdeke, in the West (state of North Rhine-Westphalia), yesterday, Tuesday.
The 57 -year -old center -left Social Democratic Party brought a total of 13 knives to his belly and back.
“According to the investigation so far, there is no evidence that this is a politically motivated crime,” the police said in a statement.
“There is a suspicion of family involvement. The place of crime is in the politician’s home and many evidence has been seized that confirm it. “
What do we know about the attack?
Police said Stalcher was found in her home, with injuries threatening her life at 12:40 pm (local time) and was admitted to a hospital helicopter.
The researchers collected evidence from the site, while Stalcher received intensive medical care. Police had already highlighted the possibility of a family incentive.
“Hagen police have set up a special committee of homicide,” he said earlier in a statement, adding that “investigations are considering any possibility; at this stage, family involvement cannot be ruled out.”
57 -year -old Stalcher, a step -mother of a boy and a girl, 15 and 17, respectively, is a worker and has been active in the local politics of the city of about 23,000.
Police announced on Tuesday night that the two children, both minors under German law, are under the supervision of investigators.
According to Bild, Stalcher was seriously found injured in her apartment by her son.
The 15 -year -old allegedly told police that his mother was attacked by several men on the street.
WDR journalist reported from the point that a minor man was driven by police from police outside the house.
BREAKING: 🇩🇪🚨German mayor in city of Herdecke is stabbed 13 times, in critical condition.
Police reportedly have taken Mayor Iris Stalzer’s15-year-old adopted son into custody (pictured).
T-online reports both children have been taken into custody to secure evidence. Security…
— Remix News & Views (@RMXnews)
The event that the authorities look at
The motive of the attack remains unknown. However, according to Der Spiegel magazine, there was a recorded incident at Stalcher’s home earlier in the year. According to reports, the 17 -year -old adoptive daughter allegedly used a knife against her.
Stalcher had recently been elected mayor. In the second round of the elections, on September 28, it won 52.2% against the Christian Democrats candidate (CDU), Fabian Conrad Haas. The CDU has been holding Herdeke’s municipality for years.
Political reactions
The Federal Chancellor (CDU) expressed deep emotion for a knife attack on Stalcher.
“We received news of a heinous act in Herdeke. Must now be resolved immediately. We are afraid of the life of the elected Mayor Iris Stalcher and we hope in her complete recovery, “she wrote on the X platform.” My thoughts are with her family and her relatives. “
We have a message about a hideous act from Herdecke. It has to be informed quickly now. We fear for the life of the designated mayor Iris Stalzer and hope for full recovery. My thoughts are with her family and their relatives.
– Chancellor Friedrich Merz (@bundeskanzler)
The head of the SPD parliamentary group, Matthias Miers, expressed hope that the Social Democratic politician would “survive the terrible act”, adding that the party is watching the case with great concern without commenting on the background.
