Silvester riots: young people convicted of attack on the police!

Silvester riots: young people convicted of attack on the police!

During New Year's Eve 2023/24, a shocking incident occurred in Marktheidenfeld in the Main-Spessart district, in which several police officers were attacked with fireworks. An aggressive group of around 20 people wanted to defend themselves against the police when officials were called for a mission after a 16-year-old had set a fictitious emergency call about a fight. This incorrect report finally led to an entire police force that was faced with the angry crowd that had violent intentions.

The youngsters' approach has now been punished in court. As Several teenagers were convicted. Two 18-year-olds received juvenile punishments that were suspended as a probation, while a third accused has to start a leisure carnage. However, the decision on the 16-year-old's punishment was postponed.

In the course of the process, it became clear that the two 18-year-old rocket batteries were aimed at a police vehicle. The court recognized this with a dangerous tool. Results of the defense, which had requested a conviction for social lessons, were not heard. Instead, the public prosecutor's office demanded several weeks of permanent arrest for the accused, who are in an environment in an environment against emergency services on New Year's nights, such as the

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The incidents combine with a worrying trend in Germany: police officers are increasingly exposed to aggressive attacks on silver nights. This development worries both the police and the public. As the Süddeutsche Zeitung is not only A local problem, but shows a nationwide tendency. The investigation continues and the company wonders how to encounter such outbursts of violence in the future.