The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken special control of the investigation into the murder of a Ukrainian basketball player in Germany, Foreign Ministry spokesman Oleh Nikolenko reports.
He noted that the Consulate General in Düsseldorf has already held talks with the head of the Essen police.
"The consuls stressed the need for a speedy investigation and prosecution of the offender. According to available information, the police have already detained the attacker. Investigative actions are underway," Nikolenko added.
The consular office is also monitoring the treatment of another injured Ukrainian. He is being provided with the necessary medical care in the Essen hospital. His condition is stable, there are no threats to his life.
On 10 February, a 17-year-old Ukrainian youth basketball player, Volodymyr Yermakov, was killed in an attack in Germany. His friend Artem Kozachenko was injured. On the eve of the next match, the young basketball players were attacked with knives in the street.