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Security alarm at the Lindau fair: man threatens security!
A man from Lindau threatened security employees at the fair. Incident occurred on November 10, 2025, police are investigating.
Security alarm at the Lindau fair: man threatens security!
Last weekend, more precisely on November 10, 2025, there was an incident at the Lindau Fair that not only caused excitement, but also tested the sense of security of the visitors present. A 37-year-old man from the region caused turbulence after the fair closed when he clashed with security staff. Weekly newspaper reports that The man then took photos of the security guards for no reason, which led to a heated argument.
The situation escalated when the man verbally threatened security. The security forces were forced to withdraw and call the police. When the officers arrived, the man was found at the pier. It turned out that he had taken numerous pictures, which led to his cell phone being confiscated. Now he has to expect a report for threats and for violating the most personal sphere of life through his images.
Review of security incidents
Incidents like this shed light on the general crime and security situation in Bavaria. The Crime statistics shows that a total of around 5.84 million crimes were recorded in Germany in 2024, with a decrease of 1.7% compared to the previous year. However, the increase in crimes affecting people's sense of security remains a serious issue. Many citizens feel unsafe, especially in cities where the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is higher.
Police crime statistics list theft, property and counterfeit crimes, and crimes of brutality as the most common crimes. While crime appears to be declining overall, individual crimes remain a thorn in the side, especially at events that attract large numbers of people.
Security awareness of citizens
The incident at the Lindau fair is a wake-up call for everyone involved. It is clear that security awareness needs to be increased among citizens and also among event organizers. Events lasting several days, in particular, often attract crowds, which, similar to a fair, pose special security challenges.
The presentation of such incidents in the media, such as in Des Moines Register, shows that safety guidelines and the dangers of attacks are also being pointed out in other regions. This provides information and provides space for discussions to improve the security situation, both at small and large events.
Overall, it is to be hoped that such incidents will not become the norm and that the security forces will continue to act with a sense of proportion in order to promote the population's feeling of security. Only together can we ensure that public festivals like the Lindau Fair remain a place of joy and safety.