Herdecke: Familial background not ruled out - SPD Mayor Iris Stalzer Attacked: Daughter, 17, Main Suspect
Herdecke's newly elected mayor, Iris Stalzer of the SPD, was the victim of a knife attack. The assault was reported by her two adopted children, aged 15 and 17. The 17-year-old daughter is now the prime suspect, with investigators suggesting a family dispute as the motive.
The attack occurred at the mayor's residence. The two children dialled emergency services for help. Following the incident, both were taken in for questioning and evidence collection.
Investigators are treating the case as an intrafamilial dispute. They are not dismissing the possibility that the attack has roots within the family. This theory is supported by a previous domestically violent incident registered by the police in the summer of 2025.
The 17-year-old daughter remains the main suspect in the knife attack on Mayor Iris Stalzer. The investigation continues, with police exploring the familial background of the assault.
