Sexual assault on woman in Zwickau – police are looking for witnesses!

Sexual assault on woman in Zwickau – police are looking for witnesses!

On Sunday evening, November 9, 2025, a worrying incident occurred in Zwickau. At around 9:10 p.m., a 25-year-old woman was approached by an unknown man on Römerstrasse. The perpetrator approached her, pushed her against a wall and touched her inappropriately. However, the woman showed great courage, defended herself against the attack and so the man let go of her and fled towards Bosestrasse.

The police in Zwickau are investigating this sexual assault and are urgently looking for witnesses. The perpetrator is described as follows: He is around 1.80 to 1.85 meters tall, between 20 and 30 years old and has a slim build. He also stands out because of his full black beard and his dark clothing with a hood. Officers are asking possible witnesses to call their station on 0375 428 102 to provide further information. Loud Radio Zwickau It is important that anyone who saw something comes forward to help the woman affected and the police.

Background to sexualized assaults

This incident sheds further glaring light on the growing problem of sexual assault in Germany. How Statista reports, the number of recorded sexual offenses has risen continuously in recent years. A peak of around 128,000 cases was reached in 2024. A possible reason for this increase could be the increased sensitivity and willingness of victims to report, although many of those affected are often still hesitant to report for fear of being blamed or traumatized.

Units like the Zwickau police actively work against this type of violence to ensure security in the city. Particularly frightening are the statistics that indicate that approximately 91 percent of victims of sexual crimes were women. The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) emphasizes that most crimes occur without or only with informal relationships between the perpetrator and the victim.

• Untergruppe der Opfer: Besonders gefährdet sind junge Frauen, speziell zwischen 14 und 20 Jahren.
• Sexueller Missbrauch von Kindern: 2024 wurden rund 16.400 Fälle registriert, wobei 74 Prozent der Opfer Mädchen waren.

The Roman Road incident reminds us that it is essential to take active action against such attacks and raise awareness of the issue. Society and police must work together to create a safer environment for everyone.

The police hope that witnesses to the incident will come forward to bring the perpetrator to justice and improve security in Zwickau. Every clue can be crucial.

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