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Deadly argument in Wiesbaden: 23-year-old dies after knife attack!
There was a fatal argument in Wiesbaden on New Year's Eve. A 23-year-old died and two suspects were arrested.
Deadly argument in Wiesbaden: 23-year-old dies after knife attack!
On New Year's Eve there was a bloody incident in Wiesbaden that stirred emotions. Shortly after midnight, a 23-year-old man was seriously injured with a knife during an argument in the “Hirschgraben” area of the city center. Police received an emergency call about the stabbing at 12:10 a.m. But despite the rapid response of the emergency services, the young man died on site, while a 22-year-old companion was also seriously injured and had to be taken to hospital. Fortunately, his life is not in danger, as hessenschau.de reports.
The altercation was sparked by an argument between several people that escalated into physical violence. The background to the incident is still unclear and is currently being investigated by the police. Two suspects, both 22 years old, were quickly arrested and are now in police custody. The investigators are asking possible witnesses to contact the criminal police on 0611-345 -0, as faz.net reports.
An increase in violent crime
What happened in Wiesbaden highlights the issue of violent crime in Germany. It is estimated that such crimes account for less than 4% of all crimes recorded by the police, but have a significant impact on the population's sense of security. Police recorded around 217,000 violent crimes in 2024, the highest number since 2007. This represents an increase after numbers reached a historically low point during the coronavirus pandemic in 2021. The increase is partly attributed to economic uncertainty and social pressures, as statista.com reports.
What is particularly worrying is that around a third of the suspects are under 21 years old. This increase in young violent offenders can have various causes, including psychological stress, which has increased in recent years. Additionally, 2023 saw peaks in acts of violence against emergency responders, underscoring the need for a comprehensive discussion about violence and aggression in society.
Overall, society faces the challenge of not only understanding the causes of such excesses, but also taking appropriate measures to ensure the safety and well-being of all citizens in urban areas.