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Nine girls sexually harassed in the Gelnhausen outdoor pool – police are investigating!
On June 22, 2025, nine girls between the ages of 11 and 17 were sexually harassed in the Gelnhausen outdoor swimming pool. Police investigations are ongoing.
Nine girls sexually harassed in the Gelnhausen outdoor pool – police are investigating!
An unfortunate incident caused an uproar in the outdoor swimming pool in Gelnhausen in Hesse: On **22. In June 2025**, **nine female adolescents**, aged between **11 and 17 years**, were victims of sexual harassment by several men. These incidents occurred in the area of a whirlpool in the swimming pool, where the girls were touched all over their bodies. Those affected reacted immediately and contacted the swimming pool staff South Thuringia reported.
According to reports from n-tv The police immediately looked for the perpetrators and were able to temporarily arrest **four men** between the ages of **18 and 28 years** who, according to the police, are of Syrian origin. These men belong to the same family from the Main-Kinzig district. The girls who came forward were very lucky that they contacted staff quickly, because without that moral courage nothing might have been done.
The reactions and further development
The reactions of the two key players, the police and the swimming pool staff, show that quick action is of the utmost importance. Nils Tischer, the head of Barbarossabad, emphasizes the importance of providing information in the event of attacks and has already banned the accused from entering the premises. Mayor Christian Litzinger described the incident as the first of its kind in Barbarossabad. In 2024 there were four stay-at-home bans, but without a sexual background such as theft or minor bodily harm, like the mayor opposite daily news explained.
The investigation is ongoing and police are continuing to look for additional witnesses who may be able to provide information to fully resolve the incident. The suspects were identified, but their complete identity and motivation remain unclear for the time being. The men's preliminary arrest led to their release after their identities were established.
A call for vigilance
This incident shines a bright light on the safety situation in outdoor pools and highlights how important it is for those affected to report incidents immediately. The repeated call to bathers to be vigilant and to act immediately in the event of attacks is becoming increasingly relevant. The incidents in Gelnhausen should send a clear signal that no one should be ashamed of their experiences.
Finally, we can only hope that the investigation is fruitful and that everyone involved gets what they deserve. Only through a joint approach can safety in public facilities be guaranteed.