Alcohol and violence: shocking fights in Bayreuth!

Alcohol and violence: shocking fights in Bayreuth!

In the Bayreuth pedestrian zone, there were several violent arguments on June 21, which once again refer to the central role of alcohol in violent crimes. According to a spokesman for the Bayreuth city police inspection, many of these incidents would probably not have happened without the influence of alcohol. In one case there was a dispute between a 34-year-old and an 18-year-old Bayreuther, both of whom were heavily alcoholic. The dispute escalated, and the 34-year-old put the 18-year-old on the face several times, who then suffered a laceration over the left eye and had to be treated by a doctor. The police initiated criminal proceedings for assault against the 34-year-old.

But that was not the only argument that evening. In Erlanger Straße there was a physical argument between a 33-year-old Bayreuther and a 36-year-old innkeeper that followed after an insult. Here, too, both men were slightly injured, and the investigation into assault was still ongoing.

alcohol and acts of violence: an alarming trend

The recent incidents also make a highlight of a bigger problem. As the website zero alcohol fully power reports, alcohol plays a relevant role in serious crimes, especially for violent crimes. Although the number of crimes in connection with alcohol consumption has decreased in the past 20 years, the risk of violent acts remains high.

A police crime statistics from the Federal Criminal Police Office shows that in 2021 over 50% of criminals who resisted state power or committed assault on police officers were alcoholic. The connection between alcohol consumption and aggressive behavior is statistically well documented, and the risk of violence increases noticeably.

help for those affected

The incidents in Bayreuth are a clear wake -up call. It is important to raise awareness of the dangers of alcohol consumption and promote preventive measures in order to prevent such incidents in the future. Alcohol is often a fire accelerator in conflict -loaded situations, but there are ways to counteract this.