Process starts due to New Year's Eve on the police in Lower Franconia!

Process starts due to New Year's Eve on the police in Lower Franconia!

In Germany, the attacks on emergency services around New Year's Eve increased, which questions public security. On May 19, 2025, a trial against five defendants began in Lower Franconia, who have to answer for serious attacks on New Year's Eve 2023/2024. According to PN.de , the accused have varyed to the matter, but it remains unclear whether the accusations remain unclear recognize.

The public prosecutor accuses them of breaking the peace. In the event of an incident on January 1, 2024, a 16-year-old reported a non-existent fight at the time of the crime 14, which the police led to the site with three officials. The emergency services met around 20 aggressive people on site. Two 18-year-olds are said to have ignited rocket batteries onto the strip vehicle, while other people with a 52-year-old solidarity who was checked for public urination. The 52-year-old is also brought to trial because of a breach of the peace.

effects and political reactions

The incidents on New Year's Eve are not isolated and are in line with a worrying development in Germany. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser condemned violence against the police and fire brigade and demanded a strict punishment of the perpetrators. The federal government is horrified by the violent attacks and emphasizes the need to consistently apply existing criminal regulations. These provisions have been in effect since 2017 and enable prison sentences of up to five years for attacks on security forces, reports Tageschau.de .

During New Year's Eve 2024/2025, the emergency services in Berlin were massively attacked with firecrackers and rockets. 33 emergency services were injured. The attacks not only included fireworks, but also the throwing of beer boxes and fire extinguishers on vehicles. The fire brigade and police unions call for a comprehensive ban on firecrackers to prevent such attacks.

crime statistics and developments

The Berlin police registered 1,453 New Year's Eve at the beginning of the year, which represents an increase of 125 cases compared to the previous year. The most common offenses include property damage, violations of the weapons law and assault offenses. Several crimes were recorded in Böller bobs, such as on Alexanderplatz, and 670 suspects were caught, so rbb24.de .

A total of 17 injuries were recorded in the 58 attacks on police and rescue workers, with eight injured by pyrotechnics. In view of these alarming incidents, the demands for further security measures and a stricter handling of fireworks sales and ownership have become louder. Public pressure is growing to finally develop more effective concepts for security on New Year's Eve.