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Knife attack in a parking lot: young people in Straubing are in danger!
On July 12, 2025, there were violent clashes between young people in the Straubing area, resulting in a knife attack and bodily harm.
Knife attack in a parking lot: young people in Straubing are in danger!
In Straubing on Friday evening, July 12, 2025, the mood in the parking lot of a supermarket was tense. A disturbing incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. when a group of teenagers encountered a 13-year-old and his friends. Suddenly a member of the other group pulled out a knife and approached the teenager. Fortunately, a 14-year-old companion of the 13-year-old intervened and was able to prevent an escalation, reports idowa.de. The reason for the threatening behavior remains unclear, but the police immediately launched an investigation.
On Saturday evening, one day after this incident, Straubing became the scene of violence again. At 9 p.m. there was a violent attack on an 18-year-old. How n-ag.de Reportedly, the incident began with a verbal argument that escalated and ultimately led to a physical attack. The boy who was attacked suffered multiple injuries, including to his back and hand. A belt was used as a striking instrument, illustrating the brutality of the attack. The identity of the young people involved has so far remained secret, but an investigation into grievous bodily harm has been initiated against the alleged perpetrators.
Growing concern about youth violence
These incidents are part of a worrying trend in youth violence that affects more than just Straubing. In many cities, including Berlin and Munich, police reports show an increase in violent confrontations among young people. It is reported that around four out of five young people have committed a crime, although most of them have never come into conflict with the police Deutschlandfunk culture determines.
Over 70% of young people are not reported to the police, but the few serious offenders, mostly male and often from non-German families, commit over half of all crimes. What is particularly worrying is the increase in suspected children under the age of 14, which has increased by 12%. The main crime scenes are often schools, where violence occurs frequently during lunch breaks or after school.
The pandemic has further increased violent behavior because in times of social isolation there is a lack of important practice spaces for social interaction. Schools are also struggling with a teacher shortage, which further limits support for at-risk youth. These developments make it clear that it is time to take strong measures to prevent and support young people to ensure safety in our cities.