Knife attack in Olfen care home – one dead, two injured
A 72-year-old resident attacked three fellow residents with a knife on Friday evening at St. Vitus-Stift. An 86-year-old woman died from her injuries, and two other women were seriously injured.
Knife attack in care home – one dead and two injured
As reported by WELT, a 72-year-old resident of a care centre in Olfen attacked three fellow residents with a knife on Friday evening. An 86-year-old woman succumbed to her injuries at the scene. Two further women were seriously injured and taken to hospitals – one of them was in a life-threatening condition.
The attack occurred in the cafeteria of the St. Vitus-Stift care centre. The 81-year-old and 83-year-old injured women were transported to clinics by two rescue helicopters. Police arrived in large numbers and arrested the 72-year-old German suspect without resistance.
The St. Vitus-Stift care centre, operated by the city of Olfen, provides accommodation for 77 elderly people in need of care. The facility cares for people with different abilities and health impairments as well as elderly people with dementia. The centre also includes assisted living with 36 barrier-free apartments.
Source: WELT