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Brutal attack on the Karl Marx Monument: 30-year-old seriously injured!
On October 12, 2025, a 30-year-old was seriously injured in an attack at the Karl Marx Monument in Chemnitz. Police are investigating.
Brutal attack on the Karl Marx Monument: 30-year-old seriously injured!
In Chemnitz, a serious incident occurred at the Karl Marx Monument on Saturday evening. A 30-year-old was seriously injured in an attack by several men. Loud MDR The incident happened at 11:45 a.m. and the perpetrators fled after the attack. Witnesses who observed the brutal confrontation immediately alerted the police and rescue workers.
The injured man was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. Officers from the Chemnitz-Nordost police station began investigating dangerous bodily harm and identified several people in the area around the crime scene who may be connected to the crime. Police are asking the public for help and have set up a hotline on 0371 387 102 for further information. This shows that there is an acute problem with violent crime in the city.
Fear of violence?
The fear of violence is not unfounded. How Free press reported, such incidents are not happening for the first time in Chemnitz. The increase in violent crime has been noticeable in recent years, which is unsettling many citizens. Police crime statistics show that violent crime in Germany rose by 1.5% in 2024, to its highest level since 2007.
What is particularly worrying is that more and more young people are becoming involved in acts of violence. According to the PKS, the number of suspected children and young people increased significantly. Particular attention is being paid to non-German suspects, whose number has also increased. Among other things, an increase of 7.5% was recorded here, which contributes another aspect to the discussion about security and crime in German cities.
A look at the numbers
In the current police crime statistics, 29,014 knife attacks were registered, with more than half being in the violent crime category. There is increasing discussion about how to counter these developments. The clearance rate of around 58% shows that progress is being made, but there is still a lot to do.
The situation surrounding the Karl Marx Monument raises questions. Is the city doing enough to protect its citizens? Or are we well on our way to losing control of security? The police are calling for help and every tip can be crucial.
The people of Chemnitz are called upon to be vigilant and to actively participate in the discussion about security and violence prevention. This incident shows just one of the dark sides that currently characterize city life. We will be interested to see how the investigation develops and what measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.