New York model horrifically disfigured after protecting two women from knifeman while vacationing in Germany
A New York City male model was left severely disfigured by a knife-wielding assailant after protecting two women from a vicious attack while vacationing in Germany.
John Rudat, 21, was left bloodied and battered after trying to stop two victims from being violently assaulted on German public transit in the city of Dresden on Sunday, according to a GoFundMe created by Rudat’s brother’s girlfriend, Molly Sheldon.
The young model, who is also a paramedic, sustained a critical gash in the middle of his face from a six-inch blade.
Horrifying footage from the incident’s aftermath shows Rudat with a tissue to his face with a trail of blood splatters leading to where he is sitting. Another clip reveals a deep slash across his nose.
Other passengers appeared shell-shocked after witnessing the gory ordeal.
Rudat needed immediate medical attention and underwent extensive surgery in Germany.
Law enforcement officials said there were two attackers. They were both reportedly Syrian nationals.
One of these men was detained after the violent incident on suspicion of beating Rudat but was released shortly after.
John Rudat (pictured) , 21, was left bloodied and battered after trying to stop two women from being violently assaulted on German public transit
The young model (pictured), who is also a paramedic, sustained a critical gash in the middle of his face from a six-inch blade
‘According to the on-call public prosecutor’s assessment, there were insufficient grounds for detention. The knife attack cannot be attributed to him,’ Senior Public Prosecutor Jurgen Schmidt told German outlet Bild.
The other suspect, who is believed to have actually stabbed Rudat, is still on the loose.
‘This horrible act against John leaves us devastated and seeking justice. He now faces a challenging recovery; physically, emotionally, and even financially as he works to heal from this incident,’ Sheldon wrote.
So far, the fundraiser created to support Rudat and his family has collected more than $32,500.
Rudat was visiting Dresden to see his former foreign exchange host family, according to The New York Post.
In a video retelling of the shocking attack, Rudat claimed the migrant who attacked him and the two women was a drug dealer ‘very popularly known’ in the area.
When his loved ones received the gut-wrenching call that he had been involved in the harrowing incident, they feared for the worst.
‘We got a little scared when we found out,’ Sheldon told The Post.
Rudat (pictured) is expected to be able to return to the US in a week or two, according to his brother
‘We didn’t know the extent of his injuries. We were at dinner the other day and he called saying, “Hey, I’ve been in an incident, I’m OK, just if you can notify my parents because they weren’t answering the phone.”‘
Rudat’s brother and Sheldon’s boyfriend, Logan, said he was not surprised that his brother put himself at risk to protect others.
‘It’s part of his character. That’s just the way we were raised,’ Logan told the outlet, adding he is optimistic that Rudat will be able to return to the US in a week or two.
While reflecting on the incident on his Instagram story, Rudat wrote: ‘Never turn your back on abuse.’
