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Hamburg Police Hunt Masked Attacker After Knife Assault on Schlager Singer Peter Sebastian

Police issue a suspect description and ask witnesses to come forward.

Overview

  • The 68-year-old was attacked Monday afternoon in his Harburg office at Toi Toi Toi Records by a masked man who threatened him with a knife and tried to bind him with cable ties.
  • The assailant fled when a scheduled visitor appeared at the door, leaving Sebastian with bruises and facial injuries that were treated on site without hospital transport.
  • Investigators secured evidence at the scene, including a knife and cable ties reportedly left behind, and conducted a search that has not yet led to an arrest.
  • Police describe the suspect as male, about 173 to 180 centimeters tall with a sturdy build and "southern" appearance, wearing a light quilted hooded jacket, dark pants, and black shoes.
  • The motive remains under investigation, and Sebastian suspects a failed robbery because of his charity fundraising; witnesses are urged to call 040 428656789.