Rioters and fraudsters: Street brawls and scandals shake Görlitz!

Rioters and fraudsters: Street brawls and scandals shake Görlitz!

An incident occurred in a tranquil district of Bautzen on Wednesday evening that not only shocked those affected, but also called the local police into action. A 42-year-old man tried to violently steal a woman's purse. However, the brave woman stood her ground against the attack and defended herself, which the perpetrator responded to by hitting her and her companion. Both women then had to be treated in hospital with minor injuries. In order to escape, the perpetrator abandoned his prey and instead smashed the windows of twelve cars at Gesundbrunnen with a stick, causing damage of around 9,300 euros. The police later caught the perpetrator in his apartment and now have several reports on their hands radiolausitz.de reported.

There was also a violent argument between two compatriots in the city center of Bautzen. A 31-year-old Libyan attacked a 37-year-old with a knife and pepper spray after the 37-year-old had already hit his car with a bottle. Both men were caught by the police - the injured man even ended up in the hospital due to an existing arrest warrant.

Another incident with unpleasant consequences

But it's not just physical confrontations that characterize the current situation in the region. Another no less strange incident occurred in the Bröthen district of Hoyerswerda. A man was seen near a school class and exposed himself to the young people before escaping on a bicycle. The police are asking for information on 03571 465 0. Such acts not only reflect poorly on the safety of the public, but also create an uneasy feeling among citizens.

Fraudulent schemes

The story of a 76-year-old man from Görlitz who fell victim to a fraudster is particularly depressing. He received a fake warning message on his computer and was then tricked into buying two €50 vouchers for XBOX cards and passing on their codes. These fraudulent methods, which often specifically target older people, highlight the need to raise public awareness of such schemes.

In a broader context, handbag snatchings are increasingly a serious problem in major cities. Loud fachanwalt.de The perpetrators often act unexpectedly and do not shy away from using violence to obtain their prey. A distinction between robbery and theft is crucial here, as the respective penalties can vary significantly. A handbag snatching is legally treated as a robbery (§ 249 StGB), which can often lead to prison sentences of at least one year if violence is used. Legal steps are also important for victims to enforce their rights and make possible claims for damages.

Despite a slight decrease in crime in Germany in 2024, according to bka.de fell by 1.7 percent to 5,837,445 registered crimes, violent crime increased. The numbers show that the problem of acts of violence in all its diversity continues, and building blocks for prevention are more in demand than ever. What is particularly worrying is the increase in violent crimes committed by non-German suspects, which is leading to increased insecurity in society.