14-year-old after schoolyard attack in Geseke seriously injured
14-year-old after schoolyard attack in Geseke seriously injured
A shocking act of violence on a schoolyard in Geseke near Paderborn raises many questions. A 13-year-old boy injured a 14-year-old classmate with a knife in the evening. The attack occurred on the premises of a primary school, and the condition of the victim, which was immediately operated on, stabilized until Thursday afternoon. The boy concerned now needs 14 metal clips to hold his abdominal blanket together and is still artificially fed.
In an emotional interview with the "Bild", the 14-year-old describes his fear of death: "When I was in the ambulance, I thought that I had to die. I just want to forget this feeling as soon as possible and a life without fear." These words illustrate the deep shock and the continued fear that the young victim is fighting.
motif and perpetrator profile
The district police authority Soest quickly identified the alleged perpetrator: it is a 13-year-old German-Bulgarians from Lippstadt, which is already known to the police. The boy is said to have provoked the victim and his friend when they were on their way to football, and then stabbed with a knife about eight centimeters long. This incredible act seriously injured the 14-year-old boy on her stomach.
Because the perpetrator is not punishable, he is probably instructed in child psychiatry. The victim's mother expressed her bewilderness and anger towards the "picture": "This boy has already done a lot of damage in his life and almost killed my son. There must be a way to protect society from such perpetrators. I think the age of feasibility is too high."
police investigations and backgrounds
Currently there are still many questions open. So far, the police have not been able to announce the exact background of the dispute and further details. The investigation was taken over by officials from Dortmund and Soest, and a homicide commission was deployed. This was announced by the public prosecutor's office in Paderborn and the Dortmund police headquarters in a joint press release.
Fortunately, such brutal incidents on a school premises are rare, but they throw a bright light on the topic of youth violence and the associated challenges for schools, parents and society as a whole. In view of the brutality and the participation of minors, work is intensively working on understanding the causes and the course of the crime and finding suitable measures for prevention.background information on youth violence
youth violence is a growing problem in many countries, including Germany. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), over 200,000 violent crimes were registered by young people in 2021, which represents an increase compared to previous years. The most common crimes include assault, robbery and blackmail.
specialists lead various factors as the causes of youth violence. This includes family problems, lack of social support and negative influences from the circle of friends. Mental illnesses and the abuse of alcohol and drugs can also play a role. It is particularly worrying that the perpetrators are getting younger and often already in childhood.
social and political reactions
The recent incidents have sparked a debate about the penalty of young people. While some ex-politicians and experts are demanding a reduction in age for the fream, others see this critically. They argue that earlier criminal responsibility would not fix the causes of youth violence. Instead, prevention work and psychological support must be used.
In the current case, the police have taken all the measures available to hold the perpetrator from further crimes. This includes the instruction in child psychiatry and the close -meshed care by social workers. The role of school and family is also intensively examined to prevent similar incidents in the future.statistics and data on youth violence in Germany
The latest data from the Federal Criminal Police Office show a worrying increase in violent crimes among young people. According to the "report on the youth crime" of the Federal Ministry of the Interior and for home, there was an increase in violent crimes among young people by 5.5% compared to 2020.
This development is not just a Germany -wide, but a Europe -wide phenomenon. Studies of the Europol show that a similar increase in youth crime can also be observed in other European countries. The reasons for this are intensively researched in order to develop effective prevention measures.
In addition, analyzes of the German Youth Institute show that social inequality and lack of educational opportunities contribute significantly to youth violence. This illustrates the need for comprehensive social and integrative measures to tackle the problem sustainably.
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