A 41-year-old man has lost his life in hospital following a police intervention at a hotel in the German town of Herdecke, prompting investigations to clarify the circumstances of the event.
According to the German public broadcaster WDR, police were called at around 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 8th, at the Zwibrücker Hoffman Hotel, after an announcement to a suspicious person.
When the effective arrived, 41-year-old was in a severe psychological state, according to the police description.
The emergency personnel gave her first aid and then placed her in an ambulance to transport her to the hospital.
According to the official announcement of the Ennepe-Rour district police, the husband's health condition deteriorated during transport. He passed away a short time later in the hospital.
The WDR reports that the man allegedly caused riots inside the hotel, although police have not officially confirmed this information.
The fire department also intervened, as about 2:45 a possible fire was reported in a hotel room.
However, emergency teams did not contain fire.
Criminal police have launched investigations into the death of 41-year-old, while Hagen's Prosecution has been informed of the case.
According to the initial police announcement, there are no indicators for the involvement of another person in causing death. However, the exact cause has not yet been determined.
Authorities have not revealed the identity of the victim or other details of his state of health.
Investigations continue to clarify what took place during the intervention and what caused the sudden deterioration of the husband's condition.
