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Act of violence in Straubing: Unknown man kicks 54-year-old in parking lot!
In Straubing, a dispute escalated on August 24, 2025, when an unknown person injured a 54-year-old and fled. Police are looking for witnesses.
Act of violence in Straubing: Unknown man kicks 54-year-old in parking lot!
An unpleasant incident occurred on Saturday evening in a parking lot in Straubing, which makes you think when you look at the statistics on crime in Bavaria. At 7:55 p.m. there was an argument between a 54-year-old man and an unknown perpetrator, which ultimately ended in a physical altercation. Like the PNP reported, the unknown man hit the victim in the face with the palm of his hand, causing the 54-year-old to fall to the ground.
But it didn't stop there: the perpetrator fled on a bicycle and kicked the head of the man lying on the ground as he drove past. The 54-year-old was slightly injured and had to be taken to hospital for treatment. The police have launched an investigation and are asking for information from witnesses. These can be passed on to the Straubing police on 09421/868-0.
A worrying trend
This incident is not the only one that has made headlines in Straubing in recent months. A similar incident also occurred at a community festival in Geiselhöring: a 22-year-old defended his girlfriend against an unknown man who was harassing her and was also hit in the face for it. He was taken to hospital with minor injuries, but the perpetrator was able to escape. These incidents cast a shadow over the security situation in the region and indicate a growing problem of physical violence caused by the Bavaria Police is documented.
According to the police crime statistics (PKS), recording such crimes is important in order to provide a distortion-free picture of crime and to develop effective strategies to combat crime. The PKS offers a comprehensive analysis of the scope and composition of the group of suspects and records all illegal acts in Bavaria. An important aspect of this is that the police keep statistics on physical injuries, which make it possible to track changes in crime quotients. The need for better understanding and action to combat crime is clear.
It is hoped that the police can quickly identify the perpetrators and that the security situation in Straubing and the surrounding area will improve. Citizens are well advised to be vigilant and to contact the authorities if they see anything suspicious. With a good sense of their own safety, everyone can help ensure that such unpleasant incidents become less frequent in the future.