Illerkirchberg near Ulm: 14-year-old died after attack on the way to school

Illerkirchberg
After attack on the way to school: 14-year-old girl died in hospital

After the attack on two 13 and 14-year-olds in Illerkirchberg near Ulm, one of the young people died in the hospital. Much in the case is still unclear.

One of the girls allegedly attacked by a man in Illerkirchberg near Ulm has succumbed to his serious injuries. A spokesman for the police headquarters in Ulm confirmed this star a corresponding report in the “Südwestpresse” on Monday afternoon.

Girl attacked on the way to school in Illerkirchberg

According to previous knowledge, the 14-year-old and a schoolmate were attacked and injured by a man on the way to school in the morning. Both came to the hospital. A little later, the police arrested a man and two other people in an apartment building near the scene of the crime (Read more here). A special task force was also deployed. The suspects should be questioned.

What exactly happened in the community with its almost 5000 inhabitants remained largely unclear for the time being. Police released few details about the case. “We don’t have any further information yet,” the spokesman said. He announced a message for the course of Monday.

The attack had caused horror in Illerkirchberg. The community is in shock, according to Mayor Markus Häußler, according to Südwestrundfunk. The affected families will be supported.

Editor’s note: This article has been updated since it was first published.

Sources: “Southwest Press”, SüdwestrundfunkDPA news agency