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Kulmbach becomes a knife-free zone: City reacts to fears of violence!
Kulmbach reacts to acts of violence with a package of security measures after a knife incident. New concept for internal security.
Kulmbach becomes a knife-free zone: City reacts to fears of violence!
An incident in Kulmbach is causing a stir: a 24-year-old man brandished a knife while drunk last week, which quickly spread on social media. This chaotic scene, recorded by unknown witnesses, not only led to alarmed citizens, but also to rapid action by the city administration. The incident, which took place in Gasfabrikgäßchen, heated up the security debate in Kulmbach and forced the authorities to take action. The local police caught the man and took the knife from him, but released him again despite the serious situation, as Kulmbach police chief Peter Hübner explained. The man has an apartment and a job in Germany, which, according to Article 104 of the Basic Law, justifies release after preliminary arrest Frankenpost reports.
Carrying knives is regulated by the weapons law in Germany; While certain types of knives are permitted, there are also bans. If you violate the law, you can face severe fines of up to 10,000 euros. And even though the incident ended lightly and no injuries were reported, the increasing number of knife attacks recently has citizens worried. In 2023, there were a total of 29,014 knife attacks in Germany, accounting for 10.8% of all violent crimes. In Upper Franconia alone, 77 knife attacks were registered in 2024 Fränkischer Tag.
Security measures for the city center
In light of these events, the city of Kulmbach is reacting with a comprehensive “package of security measures for the city center”. The aim of these measures is to sustainably improve security in the city and counteract a possible increase in violent crime. The recent unrest has made it clear that security issues must be urgently addressed so that residents and visitors in Kulmbach can feel comfortable at any time of the day or night Frankenpost.
The city administration is responding to citizens' concerns and showing that they care about the safety of their residents. Kulmbach wants to set an example by introducing measures that include, among other things, monitoring public places and raising awareness about carrying weapons. It remains to be seen how citizens will react to these measures and whether they can lead to a noticeable reduction in incidents.