North Rhine-Westphalia: Demented woman is said to have stabbed an 84-year-old roommate

Duisburg (dpa / lnw) - According to the police, a woman (89) with severe dementia is said to have stabbed her roommate (84) in Duisburg. According to the police, a neighbor in the apartment building heard screams on Tuesday morning and then wanted to see the women. She saw the 84-year-old lying on the ground, seriously injured, and according to the police, the 89-year-old was standing nearby with a knife in her hand. The neighbor was also injured by the elderly woman, but was ultimately able to hold her and alert the rescue services. A homicide commission was set up. The elderly woman is due to appear before a magistrate on Wednesday.