Peaceful Pentecost 2025: Less violence and strong police presence!

Peaceful Pentecost 2025: Less violence and strong police presence!

The Bad Kötztinger Whitsun Festival, which ended on Monday, did not cause any major disruptions this year. The Bad Kötzting police draw a positive conclusion and note that the event was just as peaceful as on Whit Saturday. Loud Central Bavarian There was a significant decrease in violent clashes compared to the previous year.

There was a heavy police presence during the festival, which had a positive impact on the safety of visitors. Overall, fewer assault crimes were recorded. Fortunately, there were no violent incidents at the festival site on the opening day. However, the police were called upon on Sunday evening when three men attacked a 23-year-old after a verbal argument, leaving him with a head injury. An investigation into grievous bodily harm was initiated. There were also several incidents on Friday, including a 31-year-old who was charged with assaulting a 38-year-old.

Drink driving and traffic surveillance

One focus was on road safety, as alcohol-related driving is also a serious issue at Pentecost. The police had to stop a total of five people before they started driving because they were under the influence of alcohol, and in one case their driver's license was even confiscated. A companion who was drunk ensured that the 66-year-old could no longer drive - a good and necessary decision, as the clarification of the matter was Bavarian traffic police shows: Traffic accidents under the influence of alcohol or drugs are common causes of accidents.

In addition, several young people under the age of 16 were caught drinking alcohol, which led to the initiation of administrative offense proceedings. This situation is underlined by the high number of unreported driving cases caused by alcohol. Police appealed to road users to stay safe and avoid alcoholic beverages to minimize the risk of accidents.

Conclusion and outlook

The traditional Whitsun festival in Bad Kötzting was, apart from a few unfortunate incidents, a largely harmonious event. One rider was injured when he fell from his horse, but fortunately there were no serious incidents. The heavy security presence and timely police intervention helped minimize the negative impact on the celebrations.

A number of visitors braved the rainy weather and enjoyed the Pentecost festival, while in the future one should pay particular attention to preventive measures regarding alcohol and traffic - because safety comes first!