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Sexual assaults in the outdoor pool: shock in Neustadt near Coburg!
Two teenagers were sexually harassed in an outdoor swimming pool in Neustadt near Coburg. Perpetrator held responsible, police called in.
Sexual assaults in the outdoor pool: shock in Neustadt near Coburg!
Shocking incidents caused shocked faces at the fairytale pool in Neustadt near Coburg at the weekend. On the evening of June 22, 2025, reported np-coburg.de, two underage girls aged 13 and 14 were touched inappropriately. The incidents occurred around 5:30 p.m. while the girls were in the pool's adventure pool when a 21-year-old attacked the 14-year-old on the buttocks. A 15-year-old attacked the 13-year-old in a similar manner.
However, the two teenagers did not remain idle: they immediately informed the lifeguard about the attacks. The lifeguard acted quickly and called the Neustadt police. They met the two perpetrators as well as the girls and their friends on site. How np-coburg.de Further reported, both males now have to face criminal charges for sexual harassment and have been banned from all pools in Neustadt.
Another victim
But the events in the fairytale pool are not the only alarming incidents in the region. Loud nordbayern.de On May 19, a 30-year-old man was temporarily arrested in Neustadt near Coburg because he was suspected of sexually harassing an eight-year-old girl. The incident occurred at a playground. After targeted searches, the police were able to arrest the man that same evening.
These incidents are worrying examples of the fact that sexual crimes have been increasing in Germany for years. How statista.com reported, the number of recorded sexual offenses reached a peak of around 128,000 in 2024. This increase is partly attributed to increased sensitivity and willingness to report crimes, but experts also warn of a high number of unreported cases in which many crimes remain undetected. Victims are often intimidated and unable to report their experiences for fear of blame or social pressure.
The frightening reality
Statistics show that around 91 percent of victims of sexual crimes are women. Adolescents and young women between the ages of 14 and 20 are particularly at risk. What is also alarming is that around 16,400 cases of child sexual abuse were recorded by police in 2024, which is only slightly lower than the previous year's peak. These developments make it clear that there is an urgent need to question social thought patterns and raise awareness of sexual violence.
What happened in Neustadt is part of a worrying trend and it is hoped that the authorities and the community will work together to ensure greater security and support the victims.