Hostility between Two Men Leads to Hospitalization for Both Individuals

In Hanau on Wednesday evening, police reported a mutual criminal charge for suspected bodily harm. The incident occurred near Heinrich-Fischer-Bad and the entrance to Schlossgarten at around 9:25 PM.

According to a statement from Police Headquarters Southeast Hesse, two men, aged 28 and 46, were involved in the altercation. The older man allegedly used a knife to injure the younger man's face, and a pocket knife was found on the 46-year-old during a body search. A folding knife was also found at the scene and secured as a potential weapon.

Both men were taken to hospitals for treatment. The younger man is reported to have struck the older man as well. The 46-year-old showed signs of alcohol and drug use and was required to submit to a blood test.

Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause and sequence of the argument, and phone recordings from witnesses are being reviewed. The police are asking anyone with information to come forward.

For press inquiries, you can contact the press office for Police Headquarters Southeast Hesse at Spessartring 61, 63071 Offenbach am Main. The collective phone number for press inquiries is 069 / 8098 - 1210. You can also reach Claudia Benneckenstein at 1212 or 0152 / 066 23109, Felix Geis at 1211 or 0162 / 201 3806, Thomas Leipold at 1201 or 0160 / 980 00745, or Maximilian Edelbluth at 1213 or 0173 / 5636097. Emails can be sent to [email protected].

The fax number for the press office is 0611 / 32766-5014. The older man's name is not identified in the provided search results as the 46-year-old man arrested in connection with the incident on Eugen-Kaiser-Straße in Hanau on the evening of February 16.

The public is reminded to maintain peace and order in public places and to avoid any actions that could lead to altercations or violence. The police are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all citizens in the region.