Pepper spray use at celebration: three guests injured, 18-year-old arrested

Pepper spray use at celebration: three guests injured, 18-year-old arrested

A tough incident caused excitement in city processes on Sunday morning. An 18-year-old triggered a police operation during a celebration in the town hall when he sprayed pepper spray into the crowd. At this point, there were about 100 guests in the room that was surprised by the suddenly set irritant gas attack. In the incident, three guests between the ages of 15 and 20 suffered respiratory tract and had to be treated by a doctor. The alleged perpetrator was temporarily arrested and brought to the office, where he was released after the police measures. He now has to expect an investigation into dangerous bodily harm, as Infranken.

But what is behind such incidents? Experts warn that the number of crimes involving pepper spray has risen steadily in recent years, including in recent months, as Welt highlights. Last year alone, 1,282 crimes were registered in Germany, and the most common cases involved violent crimes. It turns out that around 70% of these crimes are dangerous bodily harm. Spicy: Pepper spray can be detected even if the perpetrator is just carrying it with him.

What makes pepper spray so dangerous?

Pepper spray contains irritable gases such as chilli, paprika or cayenne extracts, which can lead to shortness of breath, temporary blind and severe itching. In the worst case, inhaling such gases can even lead to an suffocation. This makes the use of pepper spray a delicate topic, especially in the increasing increases in public transport or celebrations where numerous people are present.

The police also emphasize that the spraying of pepper spray in public spaces can be seen as assault, which can result in strict legal consequences, including imprisonment of up to five years. It is therefore not surprising that the authorities advise against wearing pepper spray for defense purposes. A worrying trend is particularly evident in Baden-Württemberg: According to the Interior Ministry, the number of these crimes has almost doubled in the past five years, which results in increased sensitization for this topic.

Common sense and responsibility

In many cases, children and adolescents have the opportunity to legally acquire pepper spray because it does not fall under the weapons law if it is declared as an animal defense spray. Despite these legal possibilities, experts and authorities urge against the careless handling of such products. They advise you to be aware of which dangers can arise from improper use. Dealers can also reject the sale of concerns about what additional security measures can be avoided to avoid abuse, as in reports from PZ-News emphasized.

Overall, it can be hoped that such incidents can be prevented as in urban proceeds in the future and that the company will become a crisis party compared to the risks of pepper spray. In the meantime, the guests of the town hall are certainly grateful for the quick intervention by the police and hope for a quick end to the investigation.