Young people attacked in the Kuseler supermarket - police are looking for witnesses

Young people attacked in the Kuseler supermarket - police are looking for witnesses

04.09.2024 - 08:16

Police Directorate Kaiserslautern

kusel (ots)

On Tuesday afternoon, there was an incident in a supermarket in Rotenturmweg that attracted the attention of the police. A group of young people was involved in a physical argument in which a 17-year-old boy was slightly injured. The incident occurred when two members of this group attacked the young people in the cash register area of the supermarket. It was an informal and aggressive act that took place in public and immediately triggered a shock at the present.

The situation quickly escalated when the employees of the supermarket raised the alarm and informed the police. This led to the group tried to flee. Thanks to the attention and the intervention of the employees and the witnesses, however, some members of the group could be stopped before they could escape. Another fleeing adolescent clearly felt his displeasure and attacked a customer who was in the till area with insulting words.

Details of the incident

The investigation showed that the 17-year-old injured party who was injured with blows on his face was the goal of an attack that took place from a group of peers. Eyewitnesses report a tense atmosphere and explain that the attacks suddenly and without warning. The police called for everyone who observed the incident to report immediately to collect further information.

It is clear that such incidents not only cause fear and restlessness to the injured party, but also other present. The police have provided the address for possible testimonies to help investigators investigate the event. Witnesses can contact 06381/919-0 or by email to pikusel@polizei.rlp.de.

The incident raises questions about security in public institutions and shows how important civil courage is. It is crucial that people work together in the community to prevent violence and keep public spaces secure. The police were committed to ensuring that such violent acts are not tolerated and encouraged the population not to be guided by fear in similar situations, but to actively act.

Contact details for press inquiries:

Police Inspection Kusel

Telephone: 06381 9190 www.polizei.rlp.de/pi.kusel

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