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Hanau Police Probe Nearly 50 Swastika Defacements Likely Made With Human Blood

No injured persons have been identified, with forensic testing and a public call for tips underway.

Overview

  • A resident in Hanau’s Lamboy district reported a red swastika on his car Wednesday evening, prompting a police response.
  • Officers subsequently found nearly 50 smearings on vehicles, house walls and mailboxes in the surrounding area.
  • A preliminary test suggested the red substance is likely human blood, though its origin has not been determined.
  • Police opened investigations for property damage and for using symbols of unconstitutional organizations.
  • Authorities appealed for information from the public as forensic analysis and broader inquiries continue.