Brutal attack in Rostock: 31-year-old victim of group attack!

Brutal attack in Rostock: 31-year-old victim of group attack!

Rostock, Deutschland - June 16, 2025 brought with it in the Rostock district of Groß Klein -shocking scenes. Around 7:30 p.m., a 31-year-old man with German-Russian citizenship was attacked by a group of around eight people. With an elongated object, a perpetrator targeted the victim's head. After the attack, the group of perpetrators quickly fled from the crime scene, while the injured party fell on the ground.

The emergency services were quickly on hand: the 31-year-old was brought to the Südstadtklinikum with an ambulance. Fortunately, he was able to leave the hospital the same evening. Despite this happy turn, the incident remains a disturbing sign of security in the region. The criminal police have now started the investigation into suspected attempted homicide. So far the perpetrators are still unknown.

violent crime in focus

But what is behind such acts of violence? Violent crimes in Germany make up less than 4% of all police crimes, but they still significantly influence the general feeling of security of the population. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), the number of registered violent crimes in 2024 was around 217,000 - that is the highest number since 2007. This is not only worried about the police, but also the citizens: inside. Statista reports that in particular economic uncertainties and social stress are regarded as possible causes of the increase in violent crime.

Another worrying trend is the increase in young violent offenders. Around a third of the suspects are younger than 21 years. Among other things, this is attributed to the persistent psychological stress caused by the Corona measures. The company therefore faces the challenge of developing preventive measures in order to prevent such violent acts in the future

call for help

The Rostock police started an urgent appeal to the population. If you have any information about the perpetrators or the crime scene, you can report both by phone at 0381-77070 and the online guard of the state police M-V at www.polizei.mvnet.de Every hint could be crucial to find the perpetrators and prevent other violent acts.

It remains to be hoped that the incident in Groß Klein will not be unnoticed and the security authorities can act quickly. In times of increasing willingness to use violence, it is crucial that the citizens are: make themselves strong and remain aware of the inside.