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Incredible attack: man brutally kicks sleeping homeless man!
A man attacks a sleeping homeless man in Kaiserslautern. Police are investigating dangerous bodily harm.
Incredible attack: man brutally kicks sleeping homeless man!
On Wednesday morning, passers-by at the main train station in Kaiserslautern witnessed a shocking incident. A 39-year-old man brutally attacked a 66-year-old homeless man who was sleeping in a quiet corner of the south exit. The attacker kicked the sleeping man several times in the face, head and back without showing any compassion. The injured homeless man, who survived the attack, later sought help from a federal police patrol in the passenger tunnel and reported the incident Rhine Palatinate reported.
It didn't take long for the federal police to arrive. She documented the victim's visible injuries with photos. Despite his unfortunate fate, the 66-year-old was sober and refused medical treatment. However, he immediately recognized his attacker.
A violent environment
The attacker, a man known to the police, was found by officers at the same location a short time later. A breath alcohol test revealed an alarming 2.54 per mille. In such violent environments, homeless people are often the main victims; Not only are they defenseless against the cold, but they are also exposed to violence. According to a study, around two thirds of homeless people in Germany without shelter have already been victims of violence.
The numbers on homelessness in Germany are alarming. At the beginning of 2024, around 532,000 people were living without a permanent address. Of these, around 47,300 were homeless. The problems are diverse, but rent arrears are always the main reason for the loss of a home. This issue is exacerbated by constantly rising rental prices in large cities. Many people struggle to survive every day, while the number of social housing units has fallen dramatically since 2006. According to information from Statista this number has almost halved in recent years.
Diverse responses to homelessness
Society reacts differently to increasing homelessness. While some people actively help and offer support, others are calling for a ban on begging in inner cities in order to defend themselves against this visible poverty. The wide range of responses shows that the issue of homelessness continues to polarize and requires urgent action.
Unfortunately, the incident at the main train station was not the only one that recently caused a stir. A similar incident occurred at Magdeburg Central Station, where a 40-year-old man stole a bottle of whiskey and then exposed himself exhibitionistically in front of passers-by. He also had a breath alcohol test of 1.92 per mille, which shows how various problems can come together in train stations, which is also reflected in the press release People's voice reflects.
Homelessness and the problems associated with it require a social rethink and strong action. The incident in Kaiserslautern and the current statistics show how important it is to open our eyes to the challenges in our society and take action.