Pepper spray attack in Altenburg: 23-year-old seriously injured!

Pepper spray attack in Altenburg: 23-year-old seriously injured!

Last Friday, June 24, 2025, there was a dangerous incident in Altenburg in Birkenstrasse, in which a 23-year-old man was involved in a violent argument. According to Abg-Info began at around 5:15 p.m. between the young man and three unknown persons. The dispute escalated quickly when the unknown pepper spray used, which led to facial injuries of the 23-year-old.

After the situation got out of control, the injured person had to be brought to a clinic for medical treatment. The Altenburg criminal police have started the investigation into dangerous bodily harm. So far, the identity and the whereabouts of the attackers have not been determined. In this context, the police ask the population for help: witnesses who have observed or may provide information or information are asked to report on 03447/471-0 and to provide the reference number 0159121/2025.

clashes at the bus station

A similar incident occurred on Saturday, June 25, 2025, around 3:30 p.m. at the Altenburger bus station. Four people got into a disputes in which two attackers used a number of blows and kicks against a single person and also used pepper spray. An uninvolved passerby, which interfered and was also sprayed, was also affected. In this case, the participants were between 21 and 27 years old. Fortunately, they only wore minor injuries, so that none of them had to go to the hospital. The police have started the investigation and is also looking for witnesses, who can contact the reference number 0087726/2025 on 03447/4710.

bodily harm in statistics

The incidents in Altenburg do not tear off in a larger context. The crime statistics show that the cases of bodily harm in Germany have increased in recent years. Between 2014 and 2024, according to the latest statistics by the Federal Criminal Police Office, numerous cases were recorded by the police that draw a worrying picture. The detailed statistics are on Statista

In Altenburg, the police observed the situation in the face of these developments. In view of the two incidents, it can be seen within a very short time that the protection of public security must be maintained for residents and passers -by. It is clear that there is a need for action here and that in such cases, the citizens have to pull together as always.