Questioning of parents after death of eight-year-old in Kumberg continues

According to information from the "Kleine Zeitung," the father had apparently attempted suicide after the incident. No further details were initially available regarding his current state of health. The Graz public prosecutor's office is conducting the proceedings.

The investigators secured traces in the apartment and questioned local residents. How long the questioning of the parents would continue remained open on Tuesday.

Investigations and securing of evidence

For tactical investigative reasons, the police did not provide information on whether the girl had previously been a victim of violence. The authorities also remained tight-lipped about the cause of death and referred to the ongoing proceedings.

The small town of Kumberg lies east of Graz and has around 3,800 inhabitants. The case has triggered dismay in the region and beyond Styria. Sympathy was expressed on social networks and in reader comments.

Reactions and further procedure

The Graz public prosecutor's office announced that it would decide on further steps after the completion of the police investigations. Until then, the presumption of innocence applies to all those involved. The LPD Steiermark asked that speculation be avoided.