Large police presence in Lerchenfeld: threat situation clarified!

Large police presence in Lerchenfeld: threat situation clarified!

In Freising, especially in the Lerchenfeld district, a significant police operation took place on Monday, June 30, 2025. The background was a serious threat case that was triggered by a report from the Mainburg area about domestic violence and threats. A woman sought protection in an apartment in Freising, which led to the police acting more quickly. The aggressor, however, was accidentally informed of the woman's whereabouts, which is why the police mobilized a large number of forces to catch him.

The emergency services, consisting of civilian and uniformed police officers as well as support from other regions, were appropriately equipped due to the assumption that the man might be armed. Equipped with bulletproof protective clothing and submachine guns, the police forces gathered a few streets away from the scene. Fortunately, the wanted man was ultimately arrested unarmed and there were no injuries or danger to the population, as Police Chief Andreas Wegmaier confirmed. Support from a special operations command (SEK) was not necessary. 

Domestic violence in focus

The incident in Freising sheds light on the serious issue of domestic violence, which remains a significant problem in Germany. In 2023, more than 256,000 people in Germany were victims of domestic violence, 70% of whom were women. This represents an increase of 6.5% compared to the previous year, according to the South German newspaper reported. Help from organizations like HilDa shows that the number of unreported cases of psychological and sexual violence is alarmingly high. Christina Mayer, the head of HilDa, emphasizes that every third woman in Germany will be a victim of physical or sexual violence at some point in her life.

The Diakonie women's shelter in Freising offers space for five women and up to ten children. Last year, however, 196 women had to be turned away because the places were full. Due to the tight housing market, women are increasingly staying in women's shelters for longer periods of time. To counteract this, an extension building with a further eight places was approved, but a suitable plot of land was deemed unsuitable. In the meantime, the “Second Stage” project is being offered, which aims to support women in rented apartments who have achieved a certain level of stability.

Legal framework and support

The reality of domestic violence is alarming, as recent statistics show. For example, ten percent of all women in Germany currently live in relationships that are characterized by violence. Studies show that 42% of women in Germany have experienced psychological violence since the age of 16 and 40% have experienced physical or sexual violence. This information comes from the Reutlingen women's shelter, which underlines the need for protection and advice and points to the importance of improving access to women's shelter places. With the new Violence Assistance Act, the legislature has created a legal right to support and more places in women's shelters and has promised anti-violence training for perpetrators.

In these challenging times, the work of aid organizations such as Diakonie and HilDa is essential. As more and more women seek help and protection, the call for comprehensive support and a better legal framework remains. The incidents in Freising are not just isolated cases, they are part of an urgent social problem that must continue to be in the public eye.