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Aggressive attack in Heidelberg's old town: man injured!
There were several violent incidents in Heidelberg: A 27-year-old was injured in the old town, while an aggressive woman attacked a boy. Witnesses wanted!
Aggressive attack in Heidelberg's old town: man injured!
Another incident of violence in Heidelberg's old town has brought the police to the scene. A 27-year-old man was attacked on June 13, 2025 at around 11:45 a.m. during an argument with an unknown perpetrator and suffered facial injuries. The attacker not only used his fists, but also threw a glass bottle. It remains unclear whether the victim was actually hit by the bottle or whether the injuries were just caused by the blows. The young man had to be taken to hospital for further examination. The police do not yet have a description of the perpetrator and are counting on the public's help. Witnesses are asked to contact the Heidelberg-Mitte police station on 06221/1857-0. Picture reports about the incident.
Recently, aggressiveness among citizens seems to be increasing. Another incident occurred just late last week when an aggressive woman kicked a 10-year-old boy in the face in Heidelberg. The incident took place on September 7th when the little boy was sitting with his father in the Elector's complex. The woman, aged between 20 and 30, is described as being around 170 to 175 cm tall, with dark hair tied in a braid and was dressed in green jogging trousers and a black T-shirt. She had a green backpack with her. Here too, the police are calling for help and asking witnesses to call 06221-991700. Heidelberg24 reported this incident.
The violent crime figures in Germany show that such incidents are not isolated. According to current statistics, violent crime accounts for less than 4% of all crimes recorded by the police, but it has a significant impact on the population's sense of security. Around 217,000 violent crimes were recorded in 2024, marking the highest number since 2007. It is striking that the proportion of young perpetrators has increased in recent years. Many of the suspects are under 21, suggesting social and economic stress as possible causes. In 2024, the police were able to solve acts of violence in over 75% of cases. Statista provides the detailed figures and background information.
It remains to be hoped that such incidents will become fewer in the future and that the safety of citizens in Heidelberg will be maintained again. The public is called upon to be vigilant in such incidents and to support the police. Reporting witnesses can be crucial to catching perpetrators and preventing further acts of violence.