After an argument near Oktoberfest: 52-year-old in a coma

A 52-year-old is in a coma after an argument near Oktoberfest. The man from the Freising district was hit with his fist by a previously unknown perpetrator, the police said. He fell and hit his head uncontrollably on the asphalt.

According to the information, the 52-year-old was in a group at the Oktoberfest. Outside the festival grounds, the group got into an argument with several unknown people. One of the unknown men hit him in the face with his fist. A 21-year-old companion, also from the Freising district, was slightly injured in the altercation. The unknown people fled.

The 52-year-old suffered a serious head injury and had to undergo emergency surgery. According to police, it is not yet possible to estimate how serious his injuries are. The police are investigating and looking for witnesses.