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Drunk cyclist waves bread knife through Riesa – police strike!
A drunk cyclist with a bread knife causes a stir in Riesa on August 12, 2025. Police are investigating.
Drunk cyclist waves bread knife through Riesa – police strike!
An unpleasant incident occurred on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Riesa, Meißen district. A 25-year-old cyclist, apparently very drunk, caused a stir when he pulled a bread knife out of his backpack during a ride and waved it around wildly. Passers-by who observed this dangerous behavior immediately alerted the police. The man was finally arrested on Alexander-Puschkin-Platz and in Bahnhofstrasse after he sustained minor injuries and continued to hold the knife in his hand Sächsische reported.
Such incidents are part of a larger trend in the Meißen, Radebeul and Riesa region, where police are now urging the public to be vigilant and provide potential tips. Recently there have been increasing reports of traffic accidents, road closures and missing persons cases, which can affect the everyday lives of citizens. According to Riesa Today, the development of the security situation could be important for citizens.
Crime at a glance
While the number of murder victims fell to 285 in 2024, 42,800 victims of sexual crimes were registered, which may be a result of the population's increased sensitivity and willingness to report. The clearance rate remained relatively constant at 58 percent. The increase in non-German suspects to 41.8 percent is particularly alarming, which could trigger a socio-political debate.
The developments in Riesa and the surrounding area show that the security situation remains an important issue for citizens. The police are called upon, and residents are also asked to remain active and report suspicious activity.