Death of Ukrainian refugee in Germany: police detain suspect

A 26-year-old man suspected of involvement in the death of a 46-year-old refugee from Ukraine in the city of Rostock was detained in Germany last night.

Source: This was reported to DW by the Rostock prosecutor's office, as reported by European Pravda.

Details: The agency noted that a request for the arrest of the suspect has been submitted to the court.

It was also reported that the detainee is a 26-year-old Ukrainian.

The prosecutor's office does not disclose the circumstances of the murder and possible motives, citing the secrecy of the investigation.

Background:

• The body of a 46-year-old Ukrainian was found in a specialised centre for refugees on the afternoon of Monday, 12 August. A staff member notified the police and emergency services, but the paramedic could only pronounce the Ukrainian dead on the spot.
• According to law enforcement officers, the circumstances of the death point to murder.
• It is also worth noting that the day before, a trial began in Essen, Germany, in the case of the violent murder of two Ukrainian basketball players in the city of Oberhausen.

Support UP or become our patron!