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Rostock city center: Police stop firecracker throwers in mass crowds!
In Rostock on October 25, 2025, around 50 people caused unrest by throwing Polish firecrackers. The police quickly intervened.
Rostock city center: Police stop firecracker throwers in mass crowds!
In the evening hours of October 25, 2025, downtown Rostock became agitated when around 50 people lit and threw firecrackers on Kröpeliner Straße. The incident, which occurred around 7:45 p.m., caused concern among citizens and police. They were immediately alerted and several patrol cars arrived to calm the situation. The officers were also prepared to intervene with child protection checks and educational discussions. They explained to those present the risks and legal consequences of their behavior, showing that this is a sensitive topic.
The police reacted quickly and ejected those responsible. A report was also filed regarding a possible violation of the Explosives Act. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in this incident, which was a small bright spot given the turmoil the group was causing. Loud Picture However, the behavior of young people in this situation was worrying.
Focus on juvenile crime
The incidents in Rostock are not isolated. The police crime statistics for 2024 show a significant increase in youth crime, especially violent crimes. President Holger Münch of the Federal Criminal Police Office has determined that the catch-up effects after the corona pandemic are not the sole cause of this development. The numbers speak for themselves: 13,755 suspected children under 14 years and 31,383 suspected young people ages 14 to 18 are a worrying development. This is 11.3 percent for children and 3.8 percent for adolescents compared to the previous year.
Experts attribute the increase in violence among young people to several factors, including the psychological stress caused by the pandemic. Criminologist Dirk Baier warns of an increase in physical aggression and violence. It is being discussed whether and how the age of criminal responsibility, which is currently 14 years old in Germany, should be adjusted. Baier advocates social-educational approaches and preventive measures instead of reducing the age of criminal responsibility.
The incidents in Rostock make it clear that an important issue needs to be addressed here. Are we prepared to address the needs and vulnerabilities of young people before further escalations occur? N-tv also reported on the situation and the incident represents an urgent call to deal with the current problem.