Shocking incidents in Pirmasens: Azubi ignites colleagues!

Shocking incidents in Pirmasens: Azubi ignites colleagues!

In a shocking incident in a Pirmasens car workshop, a 23-year-old trainee committed serious assault. According to Rheinpfalz occurred in 2022 Did, while the trainees organized “games” with each other when the boss was absent. The incidents were reported on December 23, 2022 during a routine cleaning campaign in the workshop area.

The accused, who had to answer in front of the Pirmasens lay judge, sprayed brake cleaners on his 20-year-old colleague and set fire to him. The crime was founded by another 21-year-old trainee who asked the defendant about this dangerous action. The accused defended himself with the argument that it was intended as a kind of joke, although this was subsequently devastating. In fact, the victim's garments were on fire, which led to severe burns second degree on buttocks, thighs and backs.

consequences of the crime

The victim had to be treated in a special clinic for eight days. He now wears visible scars and also suffers from psychological stress. The accused himself suffered burns on his hands in the crime. Two other trainees, who observed the incident, were called not involved in court, but this does not reduce the severity of the offense.

The court sentenced the accused to a one -year suspended sentence and a reparation of 3,000 euros to the victim for serious bodily harm. Interestingly, the court found that the amount of the brake cleaner used was higher in this case than in the previous attempts that were considered harmless. The defendant's defender sent the argument in the field that his client should be considered "assistant" and advocated a fine for negligent assault.

In another incident that took place on February 15, 2025, a 17-year-old boy was attacked in Pirmasens. According to Presseportal he was suddenly hit the face by a 23-year-old man after he had driven his car in the opposite direction. The reasons for this attack are currently unknown, and the injured party only suffered minor injuries.

background to youth delinquency

These incidents make it clear that violence is an increasing problem among young people. According to a published study by the German Youth Institute dji.de , the police crime statistics from 2023 were suspected that 717.365 young people were suspected to have committed and an increase in violent crime can be determined. These figures illustrate the need for increased prevention strategies in schools and youth welfare.

experts warn and demand an expansion of prevention strategies to re -socialize the youth and to prevent other deeds such as those in Pirmasens. The psychological stress caused by Corona pandemic could play a role and are another point that must be observed in the discussion about youth violence.