Cars in German City Discovered Covered with Nazi Symbols in Human Blood, Law Enforcement Confirm

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Authorities reported they were alerted by a man who noticed a car in Hanau marked with reddish liquid

Around 50 cars have been marked with what seems to be human blood in the Germany's city of Hanau close to Frankfurt, as reported by authorities.

Automobiles, walls and postboxes were defaced, in some cases with swastikas, they stated in a official communication.

Police report they were contacted late on Wednesday night, when a resident noticed that a vehicle in the Lamboy district of Hanau had been marked with a reddish-hued substance.

The substance had been drawn in the form of a Nazi symbol, they stated.

Officers then found many other smeared cars and house walls in the nearby vicinity.

These symbols are illegal in Germany under legislation banning the public display of Nazi-era symbols.

Officials report preliminary tests show the liquid was most likely human bodily fluid.

"There is still no clue as to where it came from; investigators are not yet aware of any injuries in connection with the incident," they added.

City officials announced they were attempting "to resolve the mystery" and have appealed to the community for details.

A high-ranking official stated the attack made him speechless and needed to be solved quickly.

"This event hits the core of Hanau and revives the wounds of the right-wing terrorist attack half a decade ago," he posted on a platform, referring to the killing of nine people by a assailant focusing on people of foreign heritage in February 2020.

Daniel Palmer
Daniel Palmer

A materials scientist specializing in plasma applications for sustainable energy, with over 15 years of research experience in European labs.

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