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Knife attack in Ludwigshafen: 16-year-old injured in altercation
There was a stabbing in Ludwigshafen in which a 16-year-old was injured. Police are investigating.
Knife attack in Ludwigshafen: 16-year-old injured in altercation
An incident in Ludwigshafen highlights the worrying situation surrounding knife attacks in Germany. At around 11:15 p.m. on November 11, 2025, a violent argument broke out on Yorkstrasse between a group of a 16-year-old, a 17-year-old and a 36-year-old woman and an unknown couple in their 20s. During this altercation, a knife was used, which resulted in the 16-year-old's leg being injured. The unknown perpetrators were able to escape before the police arrived.
How MRN News According to reports, the injured person was given medical care on site by rescue workers, while the police immediately began an investigation into the background and the exact course of the incident. The police are asking for information about the fleeing people by calling 0621 963-24150 or sending an email to piludwigshafen1@polizei.rlp.de.
A growing problem
This incident is not isolated. There were also several knife attacks in Ludwigshafen over the past year, one of which was heard in the Frankenthal regional court. A 19-year-old is facing charges for a knife attack on a 32-year-old in front of the city library. Loud Rhine Palatinate The investigators had difficulties because many witnesses did not appear in court and the police were unable to carry out the scheduled demonstration. Such hurdles in the prosecution of violent crimes raise concerns about the effectiveness of the legal process.
A look at the statistical data suggests that knife attacks are increasing in the Federal Republic. In a survey by Statista The worrying increase in such attacks between 2022 and 2024 is documented, presenting both the police and the judiciary with increasingly serious challenges.
Safety is on the agenda
The frequency of knife attacks and the violent confrontations associated with them make it clear how important preventative measures and complete investigation of such crimes are. The authorities are called upon to act not only in response to specific incidents, but also to achieve long-term improvements in the security situation in cities like Ludwigshafen.
It remains to be hoped that the investigators can shed light on the current case and that the protection of citizens remains the top priority.