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Shock trial in Stralsund: man threatens new partner with scissors!
Trial starts at the Stralsund regional court: A 36-year-old man is accused of threatening people with scissors. Accused reports regret.
Shock trial in Stralsund: man threatens new partner with scissors!
The Stralsund regional court is currently dealing with a shocking case of violence. On January 20, 2026, the trial began against a 36-year-old man from Somalia who is accused of attacking his former partner's new boyfriend with a pair of scissors in December 2024. Loud NDR The defendant wanted to pick up personal items from their previous shared apartment. He pretended to want to say goodbye to his new friend. In an unexpected moment of embrace, according to the prosecution, he tried to injure the man's neck with a pair of 10 cm long scissors.
The situation escalated after the defendant's new friend emphasized to him: "I'm the man here!" This upset the Somalian-born man so much that he shouted loudly: “I’ll kill you!” At this point, the defendant was clearly intoxicated, with a blood alcohol content of 2.93 per mille. In the end, he regretted his aggressive behavior, but said that he knew nothing about the breakup.
Juvenile in court
At the same time as this trial, a 17-year-old Ukrainian is standing before the Large Youth Chamber at the Stralsund Regional Court daily news reported. He is accused of attempted murder after he is said to have stabbed his sister's boyfriend 22 times during the night on July 25, 2025 because he treated his sister badly. The sister also suffered injuries in this scuffle, and the defendant's mother was only able to push her son out of the situation with difficulty. The injured party had to undergo emergency surgery and suffered life-threatening injuries. This process will take place behind closed doors; a total of two witnesses and two experts will be heard.
Increase in violent crime
These two cases are part of a worrying trend in Germany. As a Statista analysis shows, violent crime accounts for less than 4% of all recorded crimes, but has a greater impact on citizens' sense of security than theft or fraud. In 2024, around 217,000 violent crimes were registered, the highest number since 2007. The numbers are frightening - the number of violent crimes has been rising again since 2021. Young perpetrators are increasingly among the suspects; around a third of the suspects in 2024 were under 21 years of age. Many possible factors, such as economic uncertainty or the psychological stress caused by the Corona measures, could be responsible for this increase. Around 94% of Germans see violence and aggression against people from politics, the police and the rescue service as a serious problem.
These two court cases are not just impacts from everyday life, they also exemplify a problem for society as a whole. The conviction of the defendants will be significant not only for them, but for the region and its residents. The next few days will provide insightful insights into the motives and background of the crimes.