Throwing in Neubrandenburg: pepper spray and bicycles in use!

Throwing in Neubrandenburg: pepper spray and bicycles in use!

In the Neubrandenburg city center, there was a tangible fight last weekend, which not only demanded several injuries, but also resulted in a larger argument. The incident occurred on Turmstrasse, where a 33-year-old Syrian aggressively started a trio German by using pepper spray. The situation escalated in such a way that four people were slightly injured, including the alleged attacker and some uninvolved passers -by. According to the svz

After initial investigations, it was found that the dispute between the Syrian and the three Germans, including a 17-year-old youth, broke out. The young person tried to defend himself against aggression, but was hindered by the pepper spray. A 40-year-old German wanted to intervene and threw a bike on the attacker to de-escalate the situation. Despite this measure, he was also caught by the lovely spray.

police and medical care

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

But not only in Turmstrasse was beaten at the weekend. The waves were also high in the "Essi Lounge" on Stargarder Straße. This was where there was another brawl in the night on Sunday, in which several guests came into the fists. According to a report of the Nordkurier were involved after a 17-year-old Ukrainian. A mass brawl developed from this incident within a very short time, in which Afghan and Chechen men were also involved.

The police had to move with a large contingent to control the situation. Pepper spray was also used during the clashes, which led to light skin irritation with three guests and a police officer. A 29-year-old Afghan man was injured and transported to the clinic.

background of increasing violence

These incidents once again open the question of why violent crimes in Germany increase. According to Statista , these crimes make up less than 4% of all crimes recorded by the police, but they have a strong influence on the security of the population. In 2024, around 217,000 violent crimes were registered, a worrying number that the highest rates have shown since 2007. Possible reasons for this development are economic uncertainties, social burdens, as well as factors for those seeking protection.

Most suspects for acts of violence are under 21, a fact that also stimulates the discussion about prevention measures and a better feeling of security among the population. Incidents such as those in Neubrandenburg are alarm signs that should be taken seriously.