Automobiles in Germany's City Found Covered with Swastikas in Human Blood, Police Confirm

Incident location — Police stated they were alerted by a individual who discovered a vehicle in Hanau covered with red-colored fluid

Affected vehicle — Police stated they were alerted by a individual who discovered a vehicle in Hanau covered with red-colored fluid

Approximately 50 vehicles have been covered with what seems to be human blood in the German city of Hanau near Frankfurt, police confirm law enforcement.

Automobiles, exterior walls and postal boxes were defaced, in some cases with swastikas, they stated in a statement.

Law enforcement say they were contacted during the night on Wednesday night, when a individual discovered that a vehicle in the Lamboy area of Hanau had been covered with a reddish-hued liquid.

The liquid had been applied in the pattern of a banned symbol, they stated.

Officers then found numerous other marked vehicles and residential walls in the nearby vicinity.

Swastikas are banned in Germany under legislation prohibiting the public display of Nazi symbols.

Police report early analysis indicate the fluid was most likely blood from a person.

"There is still no lead as to its origin; investigators are not yet informed of any injuries in association with the incident," they stated.

Municipal representatives stated they were attempting "to solve the incident" and have asked to the public for tips.

A senior political figure stated the attack left him speechless and had to be addressed quickly.

"This act hits the very heart of Hanau and reawakens the wounds of the extremist attack in 2020," he posted on social media, referring to the death of nine victims by a assailant aiming at residents of migrant background in five years prior.