Aggression in Wolfsburg: 16-year-old injured two police officers!

Aggression in Wolfsburg: 16-year-old injured two police officers!

On Friday afternoon, July 21, 2025, an incident occurred in Wolfsburg that clearly illustrates the increasing problem of violence against police officers. Two policewomen were injured during an operation on Nordkopfstrasse, near the central bus station. The 25-year-old officer is currently unfit for duty after being attacked while on duty. Police were informed at 4:12 p.m. that a 30-year-old man was walking around in public with a baton-like object.

The situation escalated when officers encountered resistance while trying to control the man. Despite their efforts to de-escalate the situation, the man had to be brought to the ground using simple physical force. At this point there were around 100 to 150 curious passers-by present, some of whom expressed solidarity with the man. However, there was no support for the two young women who were also nearby and wanted to disrupt police operations.

An attack with dramatic consequences

The 16-year-old teenager insulted the 25-year-old officer and attacked her directly by punching and kicking. Unfortunately, the young policewoman then had to be taken to the hospital because she had suffered injuries to her head and knee. Her colleague, the 30-year-old, sustained minor injuries.

The 16-year-old was also taken to the ground and taken to the police station. Criminal proceedings were initiated against her there, which included physical assault and insults. Her younger friend, aged 15, who was also present and disrupted the measures, was sent off, but did not comply and behaved aggressively, which ultimately led to her being taken into custody. Both young people were released after police measures were completed.

Increasing violence against police officers

These frightening incidents paint a grim picture of the safety of policing. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), an average of 290 police officers in Germany are exposed to violence every day. In 2023, approximately 106,000 officers were victims of a violent act, representing an increase of around 10% compared to the previous year. Most violent acts are physical attacks and acts of resistance during arrests, which was also observed in Wolfsburg.

The unions are therefore calling for “tough consequences” for attacks on police officers and politicians are responding to the increasing violence with planned changes to the law to improve safety on duty. Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser described the attacks as “horrifying” and is planning, among other things, to better equip officers with Tasers.

The incidents in Wolfsburg underline that the violence is not just limited to the streets, but is also part of a larger social problem. Dealing with such situations requires a change in thinking from both officials and society.