The number of reports after the sexual assault of women during childbirth and old and new in Cologne has risen to 106, including two for rape. Three quarters of the declarations has a sexual background, police said Wednesday.
The evidence, according to the police is very difficult, especially because of the "complex situation" on the ground. About a thousand people had gathered at the station, who threw fireworks. When police intervened, formed smaller groups. Then women would be surrounded, harassed and robbed.
Tuesday night several hundred people went to the streets to demonstrate against the thefts and assaults. Chancellor Merkel has condemned the attacks and said that every effort should be made to find those responsible.
Arm's length
The mayor of Cologne women advised to stay arm's length from men during the upcoming Carnival.
Minister Lodewijk Asscher (Social Affairs) is issued a wrong signal. According to him, every woman has the right to liberty and security and it is wrong to suggest that the women themselves could have done something about it.
Asscher calls it happen at the main station of Cologne 'terrifying'. The crimes were carried out by a large group of young North African men. They deserve as Asscher piece by piece prosecution and punishment.
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