Germany news: Bottrop robbery and NRW cycling network

Various news reports from Germany cover local crime, infrastructure, and seasonal gardening advice.

In Bottrop, a 48-year-old Polish man was robbed at the Bottrop-Süd rest area on the A2 motorway. The assailant used pepper spray on the victim, who was sleeping in his car, before stealing a bag containing cash and personal documents. Police are currently searching for the suspect.

In North Rhine-Westphalia, the state government has established a 10,500-kilometer priority bicycle network. This plan aims to expedite the planning and funding of key cycling routes, including the RS1 rapid cycle highway, to meet the goal of creating 1,000 kilometers of new paths by 2027.

Seasonal gardening guides offer advice for autumn maintenance, including proper lawn mowing heights to prevent frost damage, pruning tomatoes to encourage ripening, and care instructions for Agapanthus and Balsam plants to ensure survival through winter.