Racist Attack in Herne: Cyclist Assaults Mother, Injuring Infant

A mother and her two-month-old baby were violently attacked in a park by a man who fled the scene after making racist remarks.

A 28-year-old mother in Herne, Germany, was assaulted by a cyclist while holding her two-month-old baby in a park on March 10, 2025.
The attacker struck the woman from behind, causing her to fall and the baby to hit its head on the ground.
The baby was taken to a children's hospital for observation, while the mother sustained minor injuries.
The attacker made racist remarks during the assault and fled the scene immediately after the incident.
The police's state security division is investigating the case and has called for witnesses, including a woman who assisted the victims, to come forward.