Physical argument: Witnesses of the after -train party wanted!

Physical argument: Witnesses of the after -train party wanted!

On March 1, 2024, a physical examination occurred during an “after -train party” in the underground car park below the forum square in Kues. At around 11:30 p.m., the incident occurred in the stage area, in which two people aged 26 and 39 were injured. According to the incident, the Bernkastel-Kues police inspection has called on witnesses to report, since videos of the incident may have been recorded by uninvolved people. The investigators are dependent on information in order to better clarify the course of events, such as the Rhein-Zeitung reported.

The contact information from the police inspection is as follows: in the fourth of the Heaver 225, 4470 Bernkastel-Kues. Witnesses can report by phone at 06531-9527-0 or by email to piberkastel-kues@polizei.rlp.de.

comparison to other incidents in Germany

In the context of increasing violent crime in Germany, the incident in Kues is particularly remarkable. According to the Police crime statistics 2023 by 5.5 % to over 5.9 million. Violent crime has reached the highest level since 2007 with 214,099 cases recorded. This could also explain an increase in incidents as in Kues.

The police statistics show that 8.6 % more violent crime was registered compared to the previous year, which indicates a worrying development. The causes are diverse, including social stress and increased mobility after pandemic. In another incident in Nuremberg on January 27, 2025, a 38-year-old man injured his 41-year-old opponent with a knife during a dispute, which illustrates the concern of violence of violence. The police in Nuremberg investigated for dangerous bodily harm and called witnesses to report to bring more light into the argument, such as police.bayern.de

effects and prevention measures

The increase in disputes at events raises questions about the security of major events. With the high number of violent offenses, it is crucial to take preventive measures. Technical discussions on security concepts are necessary to minimize the risk of violence at similar events and to sensitize the public.

The police emphasize that technical means such as video surveillance and an increased security requirement could also help at events to ensure security for all visitors. This could possibly be avoided in the future.