Arrest in Lengerich: After kidnapping in gym - presumed culprit caught

In a sports hall in Lengerich in the city of Münster, there was, according to the police, a hostage-taking exercise group with children. According to the newspaper "Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung", the police were alerted at 5:15 pm and an hour later the children could be released.

In a gymnasium in #Lengerich, there was a hostage-taking in the early evening. A single offender threatened a practice group. The alleged perpetrator was arrested. According to previous findings, nobody was injured. #KreisSteinfurt

A single perpetrator had threatened the group, confirmed a spokesman for the police Münster. The alleged perpetrator had been arrested by special forces.

All members of the exercise group are outwardly unhurt. They are being looked after by rescue workers and us. You can get current information here. Please do not participate in speculation. #KreisSteinfurt #Lengerich

According to initial findings, nobody was injured. Why he took children hostage and why he chose the sports hall is not known. Currently, the children are being cared for by rescue workers and police.