Graffiti vandalism at the Fulda train station: Police are looking for witnesses!

Graffiti vandalism at the Fulda train station: Police are looking for witnesses!

At the Fulda train station, there were several vandalism incidents that the federal police called on the scene. Unknown perpetrators sprayed the walls of the "Posttunnel" between track 1 and track 9 with graffiti. These damage was found at the weekend and affect an area of ​​around 30 square meters. The total damage is estimated at around 2,500 euros, so reports the Fuldaer Zeitung .

The federal police have initiated criminal proceedings and is now looking for witnesses who can provide information about the perpetrators. Interested parties can contact the phone number (0561) 816160. Vandalism at Hessian train stations is a recurring problem; It was only last autumn that damage of 18,000 euros was caused due to similar graffiti smearing.

further incidents at the train station

In another incident, a regional train at Fulda train station was target of unknown sprayers. The train driver discovered the damage on February 6, 2022 around 4:00 a.m. Here, too, the police estimated the property damage at around 3,000 euros. The graffiti were applied on an area of ​​around 35 square meters. The crime is limited to the period between 01:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. on the same day. A criminal complaint was submitted to the federal police on February 7, 2022, which then initiated investigations, such as Osthessen-News reported.

The investigation into the sprayer, which damaged the regional train, is conducted by the Federal Police Inspection Kassel. Here, too, witnesses are asked to report on 0561 81616-0 or via the Federal Police website.

context to graffiti vandalism

graffiti vandalism at train stations is a common problem that not only has legal consequences for the perpetrators, but also causes high costs for the affected institutions. Such damage significantly burden the public infrastructure, which leads to discussions about the need for better security measures. According to a report that offers further insights into the situation of graffiti in various regions, the phenomenon is not limited to Fulda, but affects many cities in Germany, as in a comprehensive report of the KFV shown.