(jd) A 27-year-old man from Herzebrock-Clarholz noticed on Sunday night (December 1) that two young women were being harassed by men - unknown to him - in a nightclub. He came to the women's aid and accompanied them to the nearby station square, from where they were picked up. A few moments later, at around 5.30 a.m., around five to six people approached him at the station square and beat the man. The 27-year-old's companion, to whom he wanted to return after the short walk towards the station, informed the police and emergency services. The man was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital for treatment of his injuries. Whether it is the same group of people as from the nightclub is still under investigation. The unknown suspects are around 26 years old and have a southern appearance. The Herford criminal investigation department has taken over the investigation and is asking any witnesses who can provide information about the incident to call 05221/8880.