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Pepper Spray Attack and Thefts Shock Main-Kinzig District in One Week

A week of chaos unfolds as Hanau reels from a brazen pepper spray assault. Could these crimes be connected—or is the district facing multiple threats?

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Pepper Spray Attack and Thefts Shock Main-Kinzig District in One Week

A series of crimes has taken place across the Main-Kinzig district this week. Incidents included theft, vandalism, and an attack with pepper spray. Police are now investigating each case separately.

On Monday morning, an unknown man sprayed pepper spray inside a bus in Hanau. The attack caused breathing difficulties and eye irritation for at least one passenger.

Authorities are reviewing evidence from each crime scene. The pepper spray suspect remains unidentified, while the other cases involve property theft and vandalism. Investigations are ongoing to determine if any of the incidents are linked.

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