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Shock in Erlenbach: Confrontation after wine festival – witnesses wanted!
In Miltenberg there were clashes after a wine festival and one person was slightly injured. Police are investigating.
Shock in Erlenbach: Confrontation after wine festival – witnesses wanted!
On the night from Friday to Saturday we went to Erlenbach a. Main anything but civilized. An argument between two groups of people caused a stir on Mechenharder Strasse around 1:45 a.m. A 22-year-old from a group of three men suffered minor injuries. According to the police, a blank gun was used, which further escalated the situation. The unknown opponents, a man and a woman, fled towards the swimming pool. The man was described as around 18 years old, 175 cm tall, with blonde hair and wearing a Nike baseball cap, while the female companion was wearing a white top. The incident is now leading to an investigation into dangerous bodily harm, and the Obernburg police are asking for information from the public. Anyone who has seen something or can provide information should call 06022/629-0. This reports my-news.de.
But that wasn't enough: there was also trouble in the surrounding area. Two garden chairs and a children's bicycle were stolen from the front gardens of a semi-detached house on Zwilling-Scholl-Straße between Friday lunchtime and Saturday lunchtime. In addition, the front door lighting was damaged, making the situation even more unpleasant for residents. Here too, the police ask for any relevant information to be sent to the telephone number listed above.
Similar incidents at the wine festival
Parallel to the events in Erlenbach, there were also events at a wine festival in Sand a. Main clashes reported. On Friday evening around 11:15 p.m., a 17-year-old was injured in the face when he met an unknown attacker. The Haßfurt police station has started an investigation into bodily harm and is also looking for witnesses. The contact number for the police is 09521/927-0, like np-coburg.de reported.
Violent crime in Germany
The incidents in Erlenbach and Sand are part of a broader trend. Violent crime has increased in Germany in recent years. In 2024, around 217,000 violent crimes were registered, the highest number since 2007. Whether economic uncertainty, social stress or signs of psychological stress caused by the corona pandemic: the reasons for this increase are diverse. What is particularly worrying is that younger perpetrators are increasingly becoming involved in such disputes. Around 197,000 suspects were recorded, a third of whom are under 21 years old. These statistics are a clear indication that society must pay attention to both individual and structural issues to ensure the safety of everyone. Further information on this is available Statista.
In summary, the situation in the cities is tense and everyone can help prevent such incidents in the future. Stay alert and don't be afraid to call the police immediately if you suspect anything!