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Young people attack a 14-year-old on a basketball court in Stuttgart!
There were two armed robberies of teenagers in Stuttgart, raising concerns about juvenile crime.
Young people attack a 14-year-old on a basketball court in Stuttgart!
On Sunday night, a 14-year-old boy in Stuttgart was the victim of a robbery by a group of young people. The incident occurred on a basketball court, where the teenager was surrounded by a group of about seven to ten people. According to rheinpfalz.de, the attackers held him down and threatened him with violence while they searched him and stole his cell phone, headphones and sunglasses.
The Stuttgart police, who are looking for witnesses who can provide information about the incident, also inform that such robberies are increasing in the city of Stuttgart. A similar attack on a 20-year-old man that recently took place on Königstrasse illustrates this worrying trend. The young man had previously consumed alcohol with two unknown people before he was attacked by them. The police reported an increase in robbery crimes of around 15 percent compared to the previous year, as reported by nachrichtenlokal.de.
Focus on juvenile crime
The phenomenon of juvenile crime is not new, but it has reached worrying heights in recent years. According to Statista, the number of youth violence in Germany rose to around 13,800 cases in 2024, which is more than twice as high as in 2016. The situation has become particularly serious among young people between the ages of 14 and 17 and among adolescents. This raises many questions about the role of criminal law and prevention.
The police have increased their presence in downtown Stuttgart, especially in the evening hours, to check suspicious people. Plainclothes officers will also be deployed in the coming weeks to counteract the increasing feeling of insecurity among the population.
In the midst of these challenges, the discussion about possible measures to combat rising youth crime is maturing. Experts are calling for a greater emphasis on prevention and support through child and youth welfare services. The disproportionate involvement of teenagers and young adults in such crimes shows that there is a need for action.
The Stuttgart police are urgently asking for help from the public. Witnesses who were able to observe anything about the recent incidents or who can provide information about the perpetrators should call 0711/89905778. Together we may be able to shed light on this serious problem.