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Drunk attack: Taxi driver in Cuxhaven seriously attacked!
A drunk man attacks a taxi driver in a taxi near Cuxhaven on October 20, 2025. Police are investigating.
Drunk attack: Taxi driver in Cuxhaven seriously attacked!
A shocking incident occurred in Cuxhaven when a 33-year-old man attacked his driver during a taxi ride. According to the information from NDR The taxi driver, a 72-year-old from Bremen, was physically attacked between Uthlede and Hagen in Bremen on the night from Monday to Tuesday (October 20, 2025). The accused, who was heavily intoxicated, was in a taxi on the way to Cuxhaven with a 29-year-old.
The argument between the taxi driver and the two drunk passengers escalated when the taxi driver stopped on the hard shoulder. The 33-year-old is said to have not only become abusive, but also physically attacked the older man. Fortunately, the taxi driver was able to free himself and immediately call emergency services. A few minutes later he was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Investigations and allegations
The police quickly took action and took a blood sample from the 33-year-old to determine his alcohol content. During this action, the attacker insulted the police officers, which further aggravated the situation. He is now being investigated for grievous bodily harm, coercion and insults, and it is expected that additional legal steps will be taken, such as the reporting of news.de confirmed.
This incident occurred at a time when violent crimes are on the rise again in Germany. Loud Statista Around 217,000 violent crimes were recorded in 2024, the highest number since 2007. Although violent crimes account for less than 4% of all crimes recorded by the police, they still have a massive impact on people's sense of security. An alarm signal that both society and the authorities must take seriously.
The increasing number of aggressive attacks - not only on passers-by, but also against rescue workers - raises questions. A not insignificant factor could be the widespread alcohol and drug problems, which lead to an increase in violence in extreme situations. The survey from May 2024 shows that 94% of Germans see violence against people from politics, the police and the rescue service as a serious problem.
These events come at a time when society is striving for stability. The incident in Cuxhaven is not isolated; it is part of a worrying trend that will continue to be an issue for a long time unless solutions are sought together.