16-year-olds in Amberg: cruel sexual harassment in the city ditch!

16-year-olds in Amberg: cruel sexual harassment in the city ditch!

A shocking incident occurred in Amberg on Friday afternoon. A 16-year-old student was sexually harassed in a quiet corner of the city ditch at around 5 p.m. While she was sitting on a bench with a friend, an unknown man approached her in an electrical sick leave, which initially seemed unproblematic. But suddenly the approximately 75 to 80 -year -old man crossed the border by immoraling the young people. The girl, visibly frightened, rejected the approach and left the scene while the perpetrator was looking for the width. The Amberg criminal police immediately started the investigation to clarify this incident.

The perpetrator's description could help: it is about 170 cm tall, has gray and white hair and wore a brown men's handbag. It remains to be seen whether this incident remains isolated or is part of a major problem. Ramasuri reports on this incident.

a worrying trend

In Germany, the numbers of recorded sexual offenses have increased for years. A new high of around 128,000 cases was registered in 2024. The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) connects this increase, among other things, with an increasing sensitivity and notification of those affected. Nevertheless, it is important to emphasize that behind these numbers a high dark field lurks in undetected cases. Many victims often feel too traumatized or intimidated to report the deeds for fear of blame or social exclusion. These worrying findings are recorded in detail in an article by Statista

A special danger represent adolescents and young women between the ages of 14 and 20 who are most often affected by such acts. The majority of the victims are female: around 91 percent of sex crimes concern women, and around 94 percent affect rapes. This shows a serious social problem that can not only be taken by police measures, but that requires a comprehensive social debate. As The BKA is still a long way to traditionally To question and reduce anchored ideas of power and sexual violence.

The responsibility of the community

In order to finally bring about a change, the police, politics and civil society organizations are required. Awareness of sexual offenses and the support of the victims must be reinforced. This is the only way to shrink the dark field and make the community a safe place for everyone.

The incident in Amberg is a sobering example of the challenges with which many young people are faced. Let's stay vigilant and we act together to withdraw the breeding ground.