Father convicted of dangerous bodily harm: daughter injured with a walking stick!

Father convicted of dangerous bodily harm: daughter injured with a walking stick!

In a shattering case that shaked the municipality of Vechta, a 56-year-old father was sentenced to a suspended sentence of one year. He confessed to beat his 20-year-old daughter with a walking stick after being annoyed about her clothes. This reports NDR about the incident that occurred in August 2024, shortly before his daughter wanted to visit the popular stubble market.

The Situation escalated when the daughter's brother, who found the clothing as inappropriately, denied his sister access to the event. In a desperate reaction, the shocked sisters called the police because they were afraid of the father. When the officials arrived, however, the accused had already disappeared from the apartment and has lived separately from his family since 2017.

injuries and legal consequences

The daughter suffered injuries to the upper arms, shoulders and wrists during the incident. The sister, who stood protectively in front of the 20-year-old, was also injured. The District Court of Vechta condemned the father for dangerous bodily harm (in accordance with Section 224 of the Criminal Code) and ordered payment of 1,000 euros to the victim aid of an organization such as the White Ring. Such a judgment is not only intended to punish the perpetrator, but also to make amends for those affected who suffered from physical abuse.

The dangerous bodily harm represents a serious form of physical harm, which is pursued without a criminal complaint. This shows how serious the legal consequences for such acts are. According to the statistics of the Federal Criminal Police Office, the cases of assault in Germany have increased in recent years, which underlines the seriousness of the deeds, as can be read on Statista.

bodily harm and their legal framework

bodily harm, especially those that take place in the family environment, show not only the individual tragedy, but also a problem for society as a whole. Section 223 of the Criminal Code punishes physical abuse with imprisonment for up to five years or fines. In the event of dangerous bodily harm, the punishment can be much higher, which in the current case resulted in a suspended sentence and financial requirements.

It remains to be seen how the judgment will be in the appeal, because the defendant's defense lawyer has already announced that it would appeal against the judgment. In view of the past of the accused, who is already known to the police and has received several suspended sentences for theft, this could lead to another chapter in this sad story.

The events related to domestic violence and the frightening number of bodily harm in Germany make it clear: there is still a lot to do, both in legal and social terms. Prevention and enlightenment are essential to avoid such tragic incidents in the future.

Follow our reporting for further details on this and similar cases, while we keep an eye on the legal developments.