Man Seriously Injured in Suspected Acid Attack at Kaarst Car Wash

The 42-year-old victim is now in stable condition as police continue to search for the masked assailant and investigate the motive behind the attack.

A 42-year-old man was doused with a suspected acidic substance by a masked attacker at a car wash in Kaarst, near Düsseldorf, on Wednesday evening.
The victim suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to a specialized clinic, but his condition has since stabilized and he is no longer in critical condition.
The unidentified assailant fled the scene and remains at large, with police conducting an intensive search and establishing a murder investigation unit.
A Cologne-based special task force analyzed the substance to determine its composition and guide appropriate medical treatment for the victim.
Authorities are investigating whether the attack was targeted and if the victim and suspect knew each other, but no motive has been confirmed at this time.