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Glass bottle thrown at wine festival: woman slightly injured! Looking for perpetrator!
A woman was slightly injured when a bottle was thrown at the Schwerin wine festival. Police are looking for witnesses to the incident.
Glass bottle thrown at wine festival: woman slightly injured! Looking for perpetrator!
On Saturday evening, September 2nd, 2025, the Schwerin Wine Festival was overshadowed by an unfortunate incident. A 43-year-old woman was slightly injured in the back of the head when a bottle was thrown on the dance floor in the Old Garden. According to reports from the Northern Courier The accident occurred around 10:45 p.m. when the celebrant was suddenly hit by a glass object in the midst of the exuberant atmosphere.
The festival, known for its convivial atmosphere, became the scene of an incident that not only affected visitors' sense of security, but also led to increased discussion about violent crime in public places. The two reports daily news make it clear that the suspected perpetrator could not be caught despite an immediate search. Witnesses described the young man as a male teenager who was wearing a backwards baseball cap and a gray sweater without a hood.
Police are asking for information
The Schwerin police station is interested in information from witnesses. Investigators are asking the public to report any relevant information by calling 0385 51802224. This incident raises questions about safety at recreational events.
It is interesting that although violent crimes in Germany account for less than 4% of all crimes recorded by the police, they still play a disproportionately large role in citizens' sense of security. Around 217,000 violent crimes were recorded in 2024, the highest number since 2007, underscoring worrying trends in violent crime. This information comes from an analysis on Statista.
The increase in violent outbreaks can be attributed to various factors, including economic uncertainties and social stresses that reverberate throughout society. The proportion of young violent criminals has also increased - in 2021 it was less than 30%. Such statistics could also be the background to the wine festival incident, in which a harmless celebration turned into a medical emergency.
The events at the Schwerin Wine Festival are, unfortunately, a typical example of how festive events can be put at risk simply through ill-considered actions. It remains to be seen what further measures the police and the organizer will take to ensure safety at similar events.