Sexual assault in Hamburg: Police are looking for witnesses after the attack!

Sexual assault in Hamburg: Police are looking for witnesses after the attack!

In the early hours of Sunday, June 16, 2025, an unfortunate incident occurred in Hamburg-Marienthal that sent the city into a frenzy. An unknown man harassed a 26-year-old woman on her way home, which is alarming not only for her but also for the local community. This reports sat1regional.

The details: The young woman got off at the “Osterkamp” bus stop at 2:56 a.m. and was followed by the perpetrator when she turned onto Rodigallee. There the assault continued as the man performed sexual acts on himself. When the woman asked him to leave her alone, he held her and touched her inappropriately. Luckily, their loud screams for help brought local residents to the scene, who distracted the perpetrator and caused him to flee. The unknown man then fled on foot towards a nearby hospital.

The police immediately launched a large-scale search, which has so far been unsuccessful. The description of the perpetrator, which reports a male with a Southeast European appearance, could also provide some interesting clues. He is estimated to be around 30 to 35 years old, is around 1.75 to 1.80 meters tall and has short, dark hair and a full beard. He was wearing a light T-shirt, a dark sweat jacket and dark long pants. The investigation is currently at the discretion of the criminal investigation service.

Police ask for help

The Hamburg police are looking for witnesses and ask you to call 040/4286-56789 or contact any police station directly if anyone has any information about this incident. At a time when such attacks on women and girls are increasingly coming into focus, it is important that the community stands together and offers help.

The incident also draws attention to the issues of victim protection and violence against women. According to a fact sheet from the Hamburg Victim Protection Agency, violent phenomena such as domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking and other forms of assault are ongoing challenges for society. These statistics and reports make it clear that there is still a lot of work to be done to offer help to those affected and to prevent future incidents. You can read more about this in the report on hamburg.de.

The current situation shows how important it is to look around the community and be there for each other. Only together can we ensure that such incidents do not happen again and that everyone in our city feels safe.