Violent: Clashes shake Greiz at night!

Violent: Clashes shake Greiz at night!

On the night of Saturday to Sunday, June 15, 2025, a worrying incident occurred in Greiz that stirred emotions. At around 2 a.m., an 18-year-old man was attacked in the face by another man his age on Von-Western-Hagen-Platz. Fortunately, the consequences of this altercation were mild as the injured party only sustained minor injuries and did not seek medical treatment. The Greiz police station has already initiated an investigation into suspected bodily harm in order to clarify the incident. Witnesses are asked to call 03661 6210 and quote reference number 0152846/2024 in order to shed light on the matter and help the police in their work, reports News.de.

But this act of violence was not the only one that caused unrest that same night. Just 15 minutes later, at 2:15 a.m., there was also a physical altercation on August-Bebel-Strasse involving several people of Afghan origin. The exact circumstances are unclear here, as different information was given about the process. In this case too, two men reported with minor injuries and were treated in the ambulance. The police authority has also initiated an investigation into this incident and is hoping for relevant information from the public.

A worrying trend

The frequency of physical injuries has recorded a worrying increase in Germany in recent years. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office, high numbers of cases were repeatedly identified between 2014 and 2024. While the data is available on Statista, the increasing potential for violence in certain population groups is difficult to ignore. A look at Statista's statistics shows that violent crime in various forms, including assault and aggravated assault, continues to appear in the news.

An example of the worrying situation took place on May 24, 2025, when five unknown men attacked a 25-year-old Afghan man on Brückenstrasse. The injured party also suffered minor injuries. In this case too, the police are initiating proceedings for grievous bodily harm and are asking for information from witnesses. The telephone number is 03661/621-0, with the reference number 0133434/2025, like Presseportal.de reported.

The developments of these incidents are also alarming for the local community. Parents, young people and the police are called upon to work together to ensure a safe environment. Violence has no place in our society and prevention should be the top priority. The current events in Greiz make it clear how important it is to take an active stand against violence and to educate people about the background.