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Mass brawl in Torgelow: Four injured in family dispute!
In Torgelow, Western Pomerania-Greifswald, there was a mass brawl between two families on Monday evening, four people were slightly injured.
Mass brawl in Torgelow: Four injured in family dispute!
On Monday evening there was a massive argument between two large families in Torgelow, in the Vorpommern-Greifswald district. According to reports from star and Northern Courier A total of 13 people were involved, and four of them sustained minor injuries.
The argument that originally broke out between two 13-year-old boys from Arab families during a soccer game quickly developed into a full-on brawl. Older family members got involved and the situation escalated, eventually involving nearly two dozen people. Witnesses alerted the police, but when they arrived they found that the brawlers had already left.
Investigations are ongoing
The criminal police's investigation to clarify what happened is already underway. The police are looking for further witnesses and are asking for information by calling 039771-820 or via the police online watchdog. Outpatient treatment for the injured took place directly on site.
The incidents in Torgelow highlight the increasing problems with violent crime in Germany. According to the current police crime statistics for 2024, which are available in Federal Criminal Police Office was published, violent crime rose by 1.5% to its highest level since 2007. The increase among suspected young people and children is particularly noticeable, which was also clearly observed in Torgelow.
Overall, the Torgelow incident conveys a sense of concern about the current situation regarding violence among young people and the associated social challenges. It remains to be seen how the investigation will progress and whether sustainable solutions can be found to prevent such riots in the future.