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Aggression at the music festival: police officers attacked and injured!
Verbal argument at the music festival in Rülzheim: Two men insult and attack police officers. Violence against officers in focus.
Aggression at the music festival: police officers attacked and injured!
On Saturday evening, June 14, 2025, around 11:30 p.m. at the music festival in Rülzheim, in the Germersheim district, there was a verbal argument that quickly escalated. A 22-year-old and a 20-year-old took part in the dispute and were suspected of insulting and threatening other festival visitors. MRN News reports that the situation quickly got out of control when the 22-year-old became aggressive towards the arriving police officers. He resisted and kicked an officer in the leg.
But it wasn't just the older man who showed problematic behavior. The 20-year-old also physically attacked a female police officer, causing injuries to her shoulder and arm. Both men refused to be calmed down and loudly insulted the police. Despite the mature situation, the four injured police officers were not seriously injured and were able to continue their duties.
Consequences of the violent acts
The violence that was observed that evening reflects a worrying phenomenon. Across Germany, police officers are increasingly exposed to physical attacks and threats. According to data from the Federal Criminal Police Office published in October 2024, approximately 106,000 officers were victims of a violent act in 2023, representing an increase of 10% compared to the previous year. Tagesschau has found that an average of 290 police officers are exposed to violent attacks every day.
A large proportion of these attacks are direct physical attacks and acts of resistance. The likelihood of a physical attack is particularly high during arrests. This was also the case in the incidents in Rülzheim, when the two men not only acted defenseless, but even launched another attack on the heads of the security forces and medical staff in the hospital where the 22-year-old was being treated for his injuries.
Legal consequences
Criminal proceedings are now being initiated against both men for threats, insults, resisting law enforcement officers and physical assault. The MRN News report states that violence against police officers is prosecuted and possible penalties include up to three years in prison or fines. The increasing violence against law enforcement officers has also alarmed unions, which have recently called for more drastic measures.
The problem is further reinforced by the statistics from Statista, according to which 85% of acts of violence against police officers are physical attacks. What is worrying is that the proportion of drunk offenders recorded in the statistics is increasing. It is clear that the challenges for the security authorities in Germany are increasing.
These frightening figures and incidents make it clear that at large events such as the music festival, special attention must be paid to the safety of the officers deployed and the festival visitors - because there is definitely still a lot of work ahead of us.