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Trouble at the train station: Two young people in an argument – who is the perpetrator?
Two 16-year-old teenagers clash at the train station in Landau because of an argument. Police are looking for witnesses.
Trouble at the train station: Two young people in an argument – who is the perpetrator?
An incident on Monday evening, June 17, 2025, caused a stir in Landau. There was a physical altercation between two 16-year-old teenagers from Landau at the city's train station, which became a topic of conversation. At around 8 p.m., witnesses reported that one of the young people hit the other person in the face with his fist. But that wasn't enough: the other young person, who was not initially at the scene, described the incident in reverse and claimed that he had also been injured. These contradictory statements have made the police sit up and take notice and they are urgently looking for more witnesses to the incident to shed light on the matter. PNP reports that ...
The incident in Landau is part of an unbroken chain of young people who have recently appeared in violent confrontations. A similar incident occurred on May 23, 2025 at Landau main train station, where several people were involved in a physical altercation. Fortunately, there were no visible injuries and everyone involved refused medical attention. The police were quickly on site and were able to bring the situation under control Presseportal reports that....
Focus on juvenile crime
The events in Landau are part of a worrying trend. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office, youth crime in Germany reached a peak of around 13,800 cases in 2024, which is more than twice as high as in 2016. Violence among young people between the ages of 14 and 17 has increased in particular. This begs the question: what are the reasons behind this development? Statista shows that...
Family psychologists and sociologists point out that psychological stress caused by the Corona measures as well as experiences of violence among young people seeking protection are considered possible causes for the increase. Experts also see a clear connection between male teenagers and the crime rate, as almost three quarters of the suspects are male. Against this background, the discussion about the effectiveness of harsher sanctions in the juvenile justice system and the need for a better preventative approach is becoming increasingly louder. Prevention measures, particularly through youth welfare services, are at the forefront of preventing young people from drifting into a violent future.
It is to be hoped that the incidents described in Landau will not remain just isolated cases, but will lead to an intensive discussion about the challenges facing young people and the necessary support offers.