Bloody altercation on the bus: 20-year-old beats and threatens!

Bloody altercation on the bus: 20-year-old beats and threatens!

There is worrying news in Wilhelmshaven: A 20-year-old attacked two passengers on a bus. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening and shines a bright light on the current state of violent crime in the region. Loud star The argument began when the suspect got on the bus and an 18-year-old who was his target was harassed. As a result, the young man had to endure several punches to the face.

A 27-year-old attempted to resolve the misunderstanding peacefully. But instead of de-escalation, he found himself faced with a knife when the 20-year-old intensified his conflict with threatening stabbing movements. The police are now investigating dangerous bodily harm, but the background to this violent confrontation is still unclear.

Acts of violence in the region

The incident in Wilhelmshaven is part of a worrying series of violent acts affecting the city and the surrounding Lower Saxony. On September 3, 2024, there were two knife attacks within a few hours. Two brothers, aged 24 and 26, were the main suspects in these attacks. Loud NDR The younger brother pulled out a knife and slightly injured a 30-year-old in the head - but that was just the beginning. The older brother was also quickly back in action and later stabbed a 31-year-old, who was fortunately able to escape to safety.

Both brothers are already known to be repeat offenders and the police are pursuing the cases for grievous bodily harm. What is frightening is that violent crimes are becoming more and more common in Germany. In 2024, around 217,000 violent crimes were registered, which is the highest number since 2007, according to figures from Statista. These crimes account for less than 4% of all crimes recorded by the police, but they clearly have a major impact on citizens' sense of security.

Impact on society

Why is violent crime increasing again? Experts attribute this development to a variety of factors, including economic uncertainties and social pressures, which have been further exacerbated by the corona pandemic. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office, the number of young violent criminals - especially under the age of 21 - continues to rise. As early as 2023, for example, over 2,740 acts of violence against rescue workers were recorded, a number that is also worrying.

The population is wondering how this increasing aggressiveness can be brought under control. In a survey from May 2024, 94% of Germans said they found violence and aggression against people from politics, the police and the rescue service to be a major problem. In Wilhelmshaven, too, a good part of the population is visibly concerned about these developments and the numbers speak for themselves: there is a need for action here.