Two Syrian men accused of raping a woman on the hood of a car in Düsseldorf have sparked outrage by refusing a female interpreter, claiming they are “ashamed” to be translated by a woman.
Brutal Attack in Düsseldorf’s Historic District
Saad A., 33, and Ahmed A., 40, appeared Tuesday at Düsseldorf Regional Court. They face charges of gang-raping a heavily intoxicated 27-year-old woman in the city’s Stiftsplatz area on June 29, 2025. A third suspect remains at large.
The victim, reportedly helpless and barely responsive, was violently assaulted on top of a parked car around 2:45 a.m. Witnesses observed the brutal attack despite the suspects’ efforts to hide it.
Witnesses’ Heroic Intervention and Shocking Threats
Passersby questioned the scene, with one eyewitness revealing that Ahmed A. mocked the victim’s drunken state, claiming, “She needs this.” When confronted, Ahmed A. aggressively threatened witnesses, screaming he would “commit a crime against them” too.
The court will hear full testimony from witnesses who intervened and review forensic evidence. Defence lawyers are expected to vigorously challenge the charges.
