Acts of violence in Bad Homburg: Crutch attack on Rathausplatz shocks!

Acts of violence in Bad Homburg: Crutch attack on Rathausplatz shocks!

In the early morning of August 15, 2025, a day that is considered important not only in Germany but also in India, several incidents occurred in Bad Homburg. While many celebrate the celebrations of Indian independence, the city is marked by violent crime and clashes that are causing a stir.

Today at 12:30 a.m. on Rathausplatz, a 24-year-old witnessed a person with crutches breaking a supermarket window. The perpetrator reacted aggressively without hesitation, hitting the young man with his walker and receiving support from an accomplice who also attacked the victim. The wanted perpetrator is described as being around 1.75 to 1.80 meters tall with a tanned complexion and wearing dark trousers. The police in Bad Homburg are asking for information on (06172) 120-0 in order to clarify the incident and hold the perpetrators accountable.

Youth violence in Bad Homburg

Immediately before this incident, on Thursday evening, there was a heated argument between two youth groups on Platzenberg. This argument, which involved a total of six young people, escalated to such an extent that three 15-year-olds were injured - one of them even had to be hospitalized. Startled passers-by reported attacking young people wearing clown masks and fleeing in the excitement. Masks that were dropped during the incident were recovered from a nearby bush. The criminal police have already launched an investigation and identified two perpetrators, while the third is still being searched.

What is particularly alarming about these incidents is the increasing youth violence in the region. It is an issue that worries the local community and has the potential to affect citizens' sense of security.

Minor crimes in the area

But crime is not only prevalent in Bad Homburg. Burglary in Friedrichsdorf is another reported crime that took place between 10:20 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. Unknown perpetrators broke into an apartment on Otto-Hahn-Strasse and stole cash and jewelry before fleeing in an unknown direction. Another incident occurred in Steinbach, where the window of a parked car was smashed and valuables were stolen from 7:40 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. on the same day.

The police in Oberursel are also investigating this incident and are asking for witness statements on (06171) 6140-0. Affected residents should be extra vigilant and notify police of any suspicious activity to make their neighborhoods safer.

Bad Homburg is facing a challenge that not only requires local security measures, but also creates a community awareness of its own environment. Meanwhile, as many citizens look at the news these days, they will also look back at the Indian Independence celebrations, which are celebrated annually on August 15th. This day commemorates the liberation of 1947, a festive occasion that also brings with it numerous celebrations abroad, including in Germany, as Bad Homburg faces its current challenges.

The Indian diaspora in Germany will once again celebrate August 15th this year with various events and festivities, which bears witness to the country's cultural diversity.