Several injured in acid attack in German cafe

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Several people were injured in an acid attack in a café in Bochum, western Germany.

“A man entered the cafe at around 3:25 p.m. and poured an acidic liquid on a guest sitting at an outdoor table,” causing the victim to be “seriously injured,” local police said in a press release.

A woman sitting at the table with him and a waitress were also injured.

Four police officers and two firefighters who came into contact with the liquid were also injured during the operation, police said.

The perpetrator initially fled, but was arrested nearby a short time later.

The motive for the incident is still unclear. Police investigations are ongoing.

This story is constantly evolving. More information to come.