Brawl in Neubrandenburg: pepper spray and bicycles in use!

Brawl in Neubrandenburg: pepper spray and bicycles in use!

There was a massive fight in downtown Neubrandenburg last weekend, which not only resulted in several injuries, but also resulted in a larger argument. The incident occurred on Turmstrasse, where a 33-year-old Syrian aggressively attacked a trio of Germans using pepper spray. The situation escalated to such an extent that four people were slightly injured, including the suspected attacker and some uninvolved passers-by. According to the SVZ The police reported that ambulances were being used to treat the injured.

After initial investigations, it was determined that the dispute broke out between the Syrian and the three Germans, including a 17-year-old teenager. The teenager tried to defend himself against the aggression, but was hindered by the pepper spray. A 40-year-old German wanted to intervene and threw a bicycle at the attacker to de-escalate the situation. Despite this measure, he too was caught by the irritating spray.

Police and medical care

When the police arrived, the situation had already calmed down a little. The officers visibly struggled with the aggressive behavior of the 33-year-old Syrian, who was taken into custody during the operation. All three men involved were also drunk, which further inflamed the situation. The exact reason for the dispute remains unclear and is part of the ongoing investigation.

But it wasn't just on Turmstrasse that the fighting took place at the weekend. The waves were also high in the “Essi Lounge” on Stargarder Straße. There was another fight here on Sunday night, in which several guests fought. According to a report by the Northern Courier Several women and men were involved after a 17-year-old Ukrainian girl attacked two other women. Within a very short time, this incident turned into a mass brawl in which Afghan and Chechen men were also involved.

The police had to arrive with a large contingent to bring the situation under control. Pepper spray was also used during the altercation, causing minor skin irritation to three guests and a police officer. A 29-year-old Afghan man was injured and transported to the hospital.

Background to the increasing violence

These incidents once again raise the question of why violent crime is increasing in Germany. Loud Statista Although these crimes account for less than 4% of all crimes recorded by the police, they still have a significant impact on the population's sense of security. About 217,000 violent crimes were recorded in 2024, a worrying number that shows the highest rates since 2007. Possible reasons for this development include economic uncertainty, social pressures, as well as factors affecting those seeking protection.

Most suspects in violent crimes are under the age of 21, a circumstance that also stimulates discussion about preventative measures and a better sense of security among the population. Incidents like the one in Neubrandenburg are warning signs that should be taken seriously.