Investigations into initial suspicion of attempted murder at TU Darmstadt

After the occurrence of symptoms of poisoning in seven people at the Technical University (TU) Darmstadt, investigations into the initial suspicion of attempted murder against unknown persons have been initiated. A 40-member homicide squad was set up, as the police and public prosecutor announced in the southern Hessian city on Tuesday. According to current knowledge, there is no longer any acute risk one day after the incidents.

In food that was confiscated at the scene of the crime, substances were detected, the intake of which could have led to the symptoms, the investigators further explained. The police advised only consuming food that was kept under supervision at all times.