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Regensburg Police Offer €3,000 Reward in Hunt for Two Suspects in Jan. 2 Sexual Assault

DNA analysis cleared earlier detainees, leaving the attackers unidentified.

Overview

  • The 43-year-old victim was attacked around 2:30 a.m. in Weingasse, restrained and struck in the face, and the men attempted to rape her before fleeing when she fought back.
  • Authorities released descriptions: about 30 years old and slim; one with a short black full beard; both described as appearing North African and speaking German with a foreign accent.
  • Investigators are seeking reports of a man with a bleeding facial injury that night and any observations from the Weingasse area near Haidplatz.
  • A €3,000 reward will be paid for tips that lead to solving the case or arresting a suspect, and tipsters can call 0941/506-2888 or contact any police station.
  • A witness indicated the men were seen minutes earlier near Roten-Hahnen-Gasse.