Batch in Pirmasens Bar: aggression and detention!

Batch in Pirmasens Bar: aggression and detention!

in a bar on Teichstraße in Pirmasens, a tangible argument occurred in the night from Saturday to Sunday, which ended in physical violence. The incident occurred around 3:15 a.m. when a 47-year-old man from Zweibrücken had fallen into anger outbursts that he hit the face of a 58-year-old uninvolved with full force. As the dts news agency reported, the injured party, who had to be cared for by means of his injuries, not only attracted the misunderstanding of the perpetrator, but also that of his companion, which is also all other than behaved prudent.

The 36-year-old companion of the attacker noticed uncomfortably by insulting the police officers present during their work and acting aggressively. This resulted in custody that he was also taken into custody because, despite multiple requests, he was not willing to leave the place of what is happening. The police determined on site while the injured party was taken to a nearby hospital with an ambulance.

background to violent crime

is striking that the incident in Pirmasens is not unique. Violent crimes in Germany make up less than 4% of all police crimes, but they significantly influence the feeling of security of the population. According to the current figures of the Statista , around 217,000 violent crimes were registered in 2024, which has been the highest number since 2007. This time after the Corona late point shows that the numbers have increased again since 2021 and that the number of young violent offenders has increased in recent years.

In the social environment, the causes of these increasing numbers are often discussed. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office, economic uncertainties and social burdens, especially in times of crisis, could represent possible triggers of these violent escalations. Mental stress that results from the pandemic measures are also mentioned as factors that can contribute to the increase in aggression and violence.

Violence against rescue workers at the highest level

The increasing violence against emergency services and police officers is particularly worrying. In 2023, around 2,740 acts of violence against emergency services were registered in which over 3,900 people were affected. This phenomenon can often be associated with the use of alcohol, drugs or mental previous illnesses. 

Last but not least, the incident in Teichstraße in Pirmasen's elements includes elements that can already be experienced in other disputes. Even if such violent incidents represent a minority in total, their effect on the feeling of security of the citizens remains.