After the death of a 15-year-old in Hamburg-Bramfeld: Arrest warrant issued against mother

Background: Missing persons report from youth facility

The 15-year-old had not been living with her 43-year-old mother, but in a youth facility. Police have since corrected their information: the custody status remains unclear. Previously, it had been said that the girl lived with her mother.

The mother was arrested. As police in the Hanseatic city announced, the 43-year-old was provisionally detained. According to police, there are indications that she may be mentally ill. The woman is in pretrial detention.

Investigations and arrest warrant

Following the death of a 15-year-old girl in Hamburg-Bramfeld, a judge issued an arrest warrant against the mother on Monday. With this, Hamburg police confirmed the execution of the pretrial detention. The murder commission and the public prosecutor's office are now investigating.

Reactions from the district

Many neighbours also witnessed the hours-long police operation. One resident told NDR Hamburg that many were shocked by the crime. Police initially made no further statements about possible background or motive.

Investigators secured evidence in the apartment and questioned residents. How long the investigations will take remained initially unclear. The authorities also did not comment beyond the previously known indications regarding the mother's possible mental illness.

The city of Hamburg reacted cautiously. The case would be handled with the highest priority, according to security circles. A spokesperson referred to the ongoing investigations by the murder commission and the public prosecutor's office.