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Robbery attempt in Lübeck: Brave man defends himself against attackers!
A 28-year-old tried to steal money from a 47-year-old in Lübeck on September 30th. Police are investigating.
Robbery attempt in Lübeck: Brave man defends himself against attackers!
On September 30, 2025, Lübeck was once again shaken by a brazen robbery attempt. At around 10 a.m. at Lindenplatz, near the old town, an incident occurred that caused a lot of attention. A 47-year-old from Lübeck was approached by a 28-year-old man before they walked together to Werner-Kock-Straße. The suspect, who is of Algerian origin, was obviously after the cash that the victim had previously withdrawn from a bank. How shz.de Reportedly, the 28-year-old reached into the victim's trouser pocket to get the cash.
However, the 47-year-old resolutely defended himself against the attack. As a result, a physical altercation ensued in which the suspect attempted to snatch the backpack from the injured party. After the argument, the police were called, who arrived shortly after and temporarily arrested the 28-year-old. The Lübeck district court subsequently ordered a blood sample and brought the arrested man before him on October 1st. Due to the risk of absconding, pre-trial detention was ordered and the suspected perpetrator was taken to the Lübeck correctional facility stodo.news supplemented.
Insights into crime
Robberies are a serious problem in Germany. According to current statistics, there were over 38,000 robbery crimes in 2022, which shows that even in our region, the darkness at night is not always protected from the watchful eyes of crime. While the number of robbery-homicides has been halved in the last 20 years, the fact remains that purse snatchings and other robberies cannot be stopped. In the same year, North Rhine-Westphalia reported over 23,500 cases of residential burglaries, in which the perpetrators surprisingly often got away scot-free, which reduces the clearance rate to just 16.1% statista.com.
The current development that more people are defending themselves against attacks is quite remarkable. In Lübeck, the 47-year-old's case shows that there is definitely a chance of not giving up without a fight. Such behavior could also potentially help prevent future attacks.
An explosive issue emerges here: How can people in our region be protected from the increasing number of crime? Does civil courage need to be promoted? It is clear that we should all keep a watchful eye open to make our living space safer.