A violent acid attack occurred at a café in Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.

Nine people were injured, including a guest, a waitress, and another woman with serious injuries.

The attacker, a man, poured acid on a guest before fleeing the scene.

The perpetrator was later apprehended by the authorities.

Four police officers and two firefighters were harmed during the operation to capture the attacker.

The motive behind the attack remains unknown.

Police are continuing their investigation and have sealed off the crime scene for evidence collection.

More details are expected to emerge as the suspect is interrogated.