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Bloody dispute in Reutlingen: stabbing triggers large-scale police operation!
On June 13, 2025, there was a major police operation in Reutlingen due to a stabbing. One injured person was taken to hospital.
Bloody dispute in Reutlingen: stabbing triggers large-scale police operation!
A large police operation caused a stir on Wörthstrasse in Reutlingen today. Around midday, police were alerted to an argument that was classified as a “knife fight.” The emergency services were quickly on site and ensured that the injured man was immediately transported to the Steinenberg Clinic. Several police cars, ambulances and an emergency vehicle attended the scene as the situation was brought under control. The incident occurred between numbers 62 and 67, where an apparently private argument between two people escalated into a physical assault.
A young man wearing black tracksuit bottoms was arrested around 1:30 p.m. Reports from GEA According to reports, the perpetrator initially fled into the basement of a nearby tuff stone house. Thanks to the use of police dogs and a careful search of the building, the suspected attacker was finally apprehended without resistance. Wörthstrasse was closed for over an hour during the entire operation.
Previous incidents in the region
Today's incident adds to a worrying series of violent clashes. Just a few weeks earlier, on April 3, 2025, a similar incident occurred in a shared accommodation on Hindenburgstrasse. A 27-year-old Eritrean attacked his 28-year-old roommate with a knife after a verbal argument escalated. The police were able to arrest the attacker on site and confiscate the knife used. The 28-year-old had to undergo outpatient treatment for his injuries. SWP reported that an arrest warrant has now been issued against the perpetrator.
These incidents shed more light on the violent crime situation in Germany Statista shows that there has been a worrying increase in recent years. Last year, more than 217,000 violent crimes were recorded, the highest number since 2007. The causes are diverse and range from economic insecurity to the social pressures that many people suffer. What is particularly alarming is that the proportion of young violent perpetrators is increasing, which raises questions about prevention and social support.
Social impact
The increase in violent incidents, particularly against emergency services and police forces, makes it clear that society is in a critical state. According to a survey from last year, 94% of Germans consider violence and aggression against people in security professions to be a major social problem. The prevalence of violent crime and the impact on the population's sense of security require urgent action and a comprehensive discussion about solutions.
The investigations currently underway into the background to the clashes in Reutlingen could provide further information and help to prevent such conflicts in the future. The citizens of Reutlingen hope for quick clarity and security in their surroundings.