Beaten unconscious: Police are looking for witnesses in Neustadt an der Donau!

Beaten unconscious: Police are looking for witnesses in Neustadt an der Donau!

On the night of Sunday, August 10, 2025, a 59-year-old man was the victim of a brutal attack in Neustadt an der Donau. At around 12:25 a.m., the police received an emergency call about an incident on “An der Abens” street in the Bad Gögging district. When the officers arrived, the man was unconscious on the ground, beaten by an unknown person. He had numerous bruises and swelling and was immediately taken to hospital by emergency services Day24 reported.

The exact background to the violent act is still unclear. Police and investigators have so far found no trace of the alleged perpetrator. A 21-year-old man was initially targeted as a suspect, but he only verbally insulted the police officers during the check. He was eventually fired and is now being prosecuted for libel. These are sad circumstances that call into question the safety of our community.

Shocking acts of violence

Although violent crimes make up less than 4% of all crimes recorded by the police in Germany, they have an enormous impact on the population's sense of security. The numbers are alarming: around 217,000 violent crimes were registered in 2024, the highest number since 2007. The last few years show that the numbers have been rising again since 2021 and are almost a third above the low point of around 165,000 cases during the pandemic. Statista highlights that many violent incidents may be caused by economic uncertainties as well as social pressures.

Interestingly, around 260,000 people are victims of violence in Germany every year. What is particularly worrying is the increase among young violent offenders, whose proportion has risen dramatically. According to reports, the BKA found that around a third of the suspects were under 21 years old, which indicates a worrying social development.

The police are asking the public for help in the yet-to-be-solved act of violence in Neustadt an der Donau. Witnesses or people with relevant information are asked to contact the Kelheim office on 0944150420 to help clarify the incident.
As part of current events, it is essential that we work together to make our communities safer.

The event is an urgent call to take the issue of violent crime seriously. It is a challenge that affects us all, and as social unrest increases, the feeling of uncertainty unfortunately remains in our minds. We hope that this incident will be resolved quickly so that citizens can feel safe again.