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Mayor of Herdecke in critical condition after being stabbed by son

"Breaking: Mayor of Herdecke, Iris Stalzer, in critical condition after being stabbed by her 15-year-old adopted son. Explore the implications of this shocking family violence incident."

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Mayor of Herdecke in critical condition after being stabbed by son
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The mayor of Herdecke, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany, is in critical condition after being stabbed multiple times by her adopted son. Iris Stalzer, a member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), was attacked earlier today by her 15-year-old adopted son.

Due to the suspect"s minority status, German police have not released any personal information or images of him. However, reports from German news outlets indicate that the suspect is of Sub-Saharan African descent.

This incident has drawn attention to issues surrounding youth violence and family dynamics in Germany. Further details regarding the circumstances of the attack have not been disclosed.

As previously reported, similar situations involving family-related violence have raised concerns in various communities. The investigation into this incident is ongoing.