Ulm: Man throws stones at children playing – police get involved!

Ulm: Man throws stones at children playing – police get involved!

A frightening incident occurred in Ulm on Thursday that caused excitement among residents. A 55-year-old resident of a high-rise building in the Wiblingen district is said to have thrown glass bottles and stones from his balcony at four children aged two to six. They were playing carefree outdoors when the dangerous objects rained down from the eighth floor. Witnesses reported a commotion at around 1pm and the children's angry parents were understandably concerned about what was happening. Luckily the children were uninjured. The police not only secured the bottles, but also other evidence at the crime scene. The suspect was arrested and has been in custody since Friday. According to the investigation, this may not be the first incident of this kind. The public prosecutor's office has already applied for an arrest warrant for attempted murder. The police are asking the public for help and are looking for other witnesses who have observed similar incidents or who have been affected themselves. Information can be reported by calling 0731/188-0. Bild reports that....

But the situation, which is not only worrying in Ulm, has also found its counterpart in other cities. There was a similar incident in Fürth when a yellow bin was thrown from the fifth floor of an apartment building on March 19, 2025. Fortunately, there were no injuries here either, as there were only a few people nearby at the time of the crime. But the Fürth police are also investigating on suspicion of attempted murder. Four boys aged 12 to 14 were identified through surveillance camera recordings. The motive and exact actions of the suspects are still unclear, the investigation is ongoing. Here too, the authorities rely on the public's help and are asking for information on 0911 2112-3333. InFranken reports on….

Children are not only exposed to physical danger in such threatening situations, but there are also deeper social problems that can be behind these acts. According to statistics from destatis.de, there are four types of child endangerment: neglect, physical abuse, psychological abuse and sexual violence. These forms of endangerment must be taken seriously, especially when children's innocence is threatened. An acute endangerment of the child's well-being applies if significant damage to the well-being of a child is to be expected and this cannot be averted by the guardians. These sensitive issues should call us all to action rather than just looking the other way. Destatis offers further information on....