Violence on Finsterwald marketplace: Police are looking for witnesses to the fight!

Violence on Finsterwald marketplace: Police are looking for witnesses to the fight!

Finsterwalde, Deutschland - A decent tumult took place on the market square in Finsterwalde on June 17, and the incident now not only employs the police, but also the community. As Niederlausitz Aktuell were involved. Witnesses indicate that even objects were used, which also escalated the situation. Two young men, one of whom is 16 and the other 21 years old, suffered minor injuries. Both are Iraqi nationals.

The police moved quickly and controlled three men aged 18, 19 and 22, who have afghan nationality near the action. A baseball bat was discovered in her car, which raises further questions. Now the police are urgently looking for witnesses who may have taken photos or videos of the incident. Information can be given by phone at 03531-781-0 or online. A comprehensive determination of the course of events is already underway.

young people in the line of fire

The argument on the marketplace is not the only incident that has caused a stir in the past few days. On Monday evening there was a verbal argument among several young people in the castle park. As the Brandenburg reported, around half a dozen people were involved. Among the participants were also two asylum seekers from Iraq at the age of 15 and 16, who were slightly injured by the use of irritant gas. The attacker was a 16-year-old teenager from Finsterwalde.

In another mysterious incident, which may be related to the previous discussion, a darkly dressed man ran through the castle park and called "Heil Hitler" when he threatened a 20-year-old man. Here the investigation is also in full swing.

The context of youth crime

At the same time, the increase in youth crime in Germany raises basic questions. According to a report by Statista , the youth power reached a maximum of 13,800 cases in 2024, which is more than twice as high as in 2016. is recorded. The reasons for this increase are diverse and range from psychological stress from corona measures to traditional role models.

Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) clearly understands that increased prevention in child and youth welfare is necessary to prevent criminal care of young people at an early stage. This becomes all the more urgent, since in 2024 almost three quarters of the young suspects were male.

It remains to be seen whether the incidents in Finsterwalde are a mere snapshot or part of a major problem. One thing is certain: the police are challenged and the community should be wide awake to avoid such situations in the future.