Two senior women in Salzgitter: brutal attack while walking in the forest!

Two senior women in Salzgitter: brutal attack while walking in the forest!

An incident in the Salzgitter Forest is causing a stir: On January 18, 2026, two senior women, 70 and 71 years old, were surprised and attacked while walking in the Hagenholz Forest. At around 3:30 p.m. the women's idyllic nature experience came to an abrupt end when snowballs were thrown at them. What started as a harmless joke quickly turned into a threatening situation. Unknown perpetrators who were in the forest began insulting and threatening the women, until they finally came to a physical attack that included punches and kicks. Both women suffered injuries and had to be treated in hospital. In response to this incident, the Salzgitter/Peine/Wolfenbüttel police station has launched a call for witnesses and is asking for information from the Thiede police station on 05341-941730. RegionalToday reports that…

The brutal attacks are not the first incident of this kind in Salzgitter. On the contrary, a disturbing picture emerges: in another corner of the city, Hagenstrasse, there was recently a dangerous altercation between around 60 people. During an argument, a 34-year-old stabbed a 37-year-old and injured his upper arm. This incident occurred on Monday, August 19, at approximately 11:40 p.m. Once again, alcohol and unclear sources of conflict played a role, so that the police had to deploy a large contingent to calm the situation. Neighbors report negative developments in the neighborhood that have been apparent for some time. Children were present at the time of the incident, further complicating the situation. Community residents are frustrated by the reactions of politicians and landlords, who, in their view, are inadequately responding to the increasing threat. News38 also describes the scenes...

A worrying trend?

The incidents raise questions: What is going on in Salzgitter? Apparently, public places are no longer safe and citizens are worried about their safety. Urgent action should be taken here to prevent such attacks. The police are faced with the challenge of not only identifying the perpetrators, but also restoring the public's trust in their protective role.

In the midst of this critical situation, there remains hope that the situation in Salzgitter will soon calm down again. It is important that the community actively works together to promote a safe environment. Awareness events or neighborhood watches could help increase a sense of security in the city. For the seniors affected, however, the memory of this day will leave more than just a painful incident.