Serial-killer nurse jailed for life in Germany

Hauke-Christian Dittrich / POOL / AFP

A German nurse has been handed a life sentence for murdering 85 patients in his care.

The court heard that Niels Hoegel injected people with lethal drugs and then appeared to struggle to revive them.

"Your crimes are impossible to grasp," judge Sebastian Buehrmann told him. "The human mind struggles to take in the sheer scale of these crimes."

In a statement in court, Hoegel apologised to victims' families and asked for their forgiveness.

More from International

Coming Up on Dubai Eye

  • Starting up with Virtuzone

    10:00am - 11:00am

    Starting Up is back, with a fresh new edition in a brand-new timeslot every Tuesday from 10am-11am.

  • The Agenda

    11:00am - 1:00pm

    Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE.

BUSINESS BREAKFAST LATEST

On Dubai Eye

  • Is There Sufficient House Supply In UAE

    Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?

  • Noon's First Female Delivery Driver

    Glory Ehirim Nkiruka is Noon’s first ever female delivery driver. In her first ever interview, she explained why she loves her job, despite the heat!