Serious dispute on the Brokser Markt: 17-year-old injured

Serious dispute on the Brokser Markt: 17-year-old injured

in Bruchhausen-Vilsen, where the annual Broks marriage market took place, the police are very present to ensure the safety of visitors. This happens in the course of a dramatic incident that presents the emergency services with great challenges. Shortly after a serious incident in Solingen, where a knife attack took place at a city festival, a 17-year-old was injured in the early Saturday morning near the marriage market.

Although no knife was involved, the police immediately responded to the events in Solingen, where three people killed and several were injured. Police spokesman Thomas Gissing emphasizes: "We prepared ourselves for the marriage market accordingly." This leads to an increased presence of the civil servants in order to convey a safe feeling to the guests. In the course of Saturday, the number of police officers who are in use on the market was increased.

The incident

The incident occurred around 4 a.m. in a parking lot of a Lidl market when an initially unknown perpetrator seriously injured the 17-year-old young person. The subsequent argument began when the victim of a 17-year-old hurried to help. According to reports, this felt harassed by another man. The unknown perpetrator then turned away from the woman and got into a dispute with the 17-year-old. Here the victim was attacked with a severe object, presumably a beer mug.

After the incident, the perpetrator jumped into a vehicle with other people. The group around the victim tried to stop the car, but only damaged the rear side window. The police have two different versions of the crime scene. The 17-year-old was taken to the hospital for treatment.

On Saturday afternoon, however, a 39-year-old man in the police in Syke reported and stated that the suspect was looking for. According to his description, he was first attacked and then only acted in self -defense. The police are now investigating the exact circumstances of the dispute and hoping for information from the potential witness, the 17-year-old, who may not have reported himself.

Security and order at the festival

The police spoke numerous references in the first two nights of the festival, especially for alcoholized people who were unreasonable. Despite the increased police force, according to Gissing, there were several incidents of physical arguments, but these were not of comparable extent like the incident that led to this. "There was no fear or panic, but the security situation was very busy," he explains. "The missions mainly referred to smaller fights." In one case, a whipping ring was confiscated.

The German Red Cross reported an overall calm market with only a few missions until the evening. The visitors seemed to be good in the heat of the day and had taken enough liquid. The emergency services thanked the discipline of market visitors because there were no major incidents of alcohol poisoning or the like. "Most of the injuries were not serious," said the district emergency leader Torben Block.

The police and the DRK rely on keeping the safety of visitors up on the Brokser Markt. To date, the situation has been continuously observed and the operations are adapted as required. The focus of the security forces on preventive measures has the intention of preserving the joy of the festive celebrations and protecting the values of the market.

a security topic in society

The events at the Brokser Markt and in Solingen have fueled the discussion about security at urban festivals and social gatherings. Dealing with violence and aggression in public space is a topic that must be taken seriously not only by the authorities, but also by society. The police will remain vigilant in the coming hours and days to ensure that the Brokser Markt remains safe and inviting.

in connection with the latest knife attack in Solingen and the security-relevant incidents at the Brokser Markt in Bruchhausen-Vilsen, it is important to examine social perception and security in public spaces more precisely. The increase in physical arguments, especially among younger people, has led to an increased discussion about security at events in recent years.

events that attract numerous young people are often locations for conflicts and violence. The political climate regarding security at such events has changed in particular through the medialization of acts of violence. An example of this is the "Day of Crafts" in Gelsenkirchen in 2022, where there were similar incidents. As a result, the security measures at large festivals in many cities were revised to counteract the perception of uncertainty.

social and political backgrounds

The discussion about security at public events is not only shaped by current events, but also by a general social awareness. Corporations and organizers in Germany are increasingly under pressure to develop suitable security concepts to ensure event security. This also includes the training of security personnel and close cooperation with the police.

An aspect in the discussion is also the influence of alcohol and drugs on the behavior of young people. In a report by the Federal Center for Health Enlightenment (BZGA) it is emphasized that excessive alcohol consumption in social contexts is often associated with aggressive behavior. The increase in the police presence, as was carried out at the Brokser Markt, should therefore not only serve the deterrent, but also have a preventive effect.

Current statistics and data on the security situation

The police crime statistics (PKS) has shown an increase in assault at major events in recent years. According to the statistics of 2022, the number of registered assault at folk festivals in Germany was around 18,000, which is an increase of 10% compared to the previous year. Incidents were particularly noticeable during the summer months in which many festivals take place.

A survey by the German Association of Urban Found that 68% of the respondents feel unsafe when they attend events where many people come together. These results illustrate that the feeling of security of the citizens suffers greatly from the current violence events and has a significant impact on participation in public events.