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Young people brutally attack federal police at Görlitz train station!
On August 10, 2025, a violent incident occurred at Görlitz train station in which several police officers were injured.
Young people brutally attack federal police at Görlitz train station!
On Sunday evening, August 10, 2025, there was a shocking confrontation between two young people and the federal police at Görlitz train station. According to reports from Sächsische.de The officers encountered a rude argument and wanted to intervene. In the excitement, a police officer was attacked by an 18-year-old who put him in a chokehold. The situation escalated when the officer used gas and his baton to free himself.
The operation became increasingly dangerous: During the arrest, the teenager bit another federal police officer on the arm. This bite wound had to be treated on site by the emergency services. In addition, a 15-year-old, who was also involved in the scene, injured a third police officer in the back of the head with a beer bottle. Another officer even had to be hospitalized for his head injury LR Online reported.
Investigations are ongoing
The two young people are known to the authorities and live in Görlitz. The police have launched an investigation into grievous bodily harm and resistance to law enforcement officers. A 41-year-old woman who insulted the officers is also being prosecuted. The incident leaves questions unanswered, especially at a time when youth crime, particularly violent crimes, is on the rise. Current statistics show an increase in juvenile suspects over the last year, despite an overall decline in the number of suspects, according to a report by the ZDF was detained.
Topics such as the influence of psychological stress caused by the Corona measures and the change in concepts of masculinity are discussed again and again. Experts warn of an increasing willingness to use violence among young people, which should alarm society. There are considerations about reviewing the age limit for criminal responsibility, but criminological voices are more in favor of social-educational approaches and preventive measures.
The incident in Görlitz shows once again that there is a need for action in our society. Whether it's through vigilant police officers or by looking at the circumstances that can lead to this violence, there's definitely something there.