Riot in the swimming pool: 14-year-old to the hospital after a dispute!

Riot in the swimming pool: 14-year-old to the hospital after a dispute!

Schönauer Straße, 98544 Zella-Mehlis, Deutschland - A violent incident shook the local swimming pool in Schönauer Straße, Zella-Mehlis this day. At 9:42 a.m. there was a discussion between a 38-year-old man and a 14-year-old young person. As the News.de initially began as a verbal provocation, but ended with a physical attack Man on the youngsters. Due to the injuries, the 14-year-old was immediately taken to the hospital with an ambulance.

The police have already started a witness call. Witnesses of the incident are asked to report on 03681 369-0 and the file number 0167273/2025 at the Suhl inspection service. Such incidents throw a serious light on the security situation in public swimming pools.

A trend in many swimming pools

more and more, media report violent clashes in swimming pools, not only in Zella-Mehlis. The taz emphasizes that similar conflicts between young people and the bathroom personnel often occur in Berliner outdoor pools. The tensions rise, especially in summer temperatures, which often leads to the use of security forces.

In 2022, 57 violent crimes were registered in Berlin outdoor pools, and the number of security forces has been continuously increased in recent years. On hot weekends, up to 170 guards are deployed, which allows the total cost of security to around 1.5 million euros annually.

What's behind the violence?

While the security measures are tightened in many outdoor pools, questions arise about the causes of this violence. Mothers in the Prinzenbad express split over the situation, with some determining a noticeable decline in conflicts thanks to increased presence of security forces. However, others fear that these measures do not always achieve the desired effects and that other approaches are necessary in prevention.

Back in Zella-Mehlis remains to be seen which Details will bring the investigation to light. The police continue to look for witnesses and hopes for clues that can contribute to clarifying the incident. It is clear that it is urgent to check the security personnel and the prevention strategies in public institutions.