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14-year-old riots in Lübeck: At 2.5 per mille into the Kanaltrave!
In Lübeck, an alcoholic 14-year-old was arrested after rioting; several incidents of property damage caused significant damage.
14-year-old riots in Lübeck: At 2.5 per mille into the Kanaltrave!
A recent incident in Lübeck sheds light on the challenges facing youth and the police. On July 15, 2025, a 14-year-old was arrested by the police after several cases of property damage in the St. Jürgen district. According to reports from the Norddeutsche Rundschau, the vandalism began when the teenager damaged an elevator window in an apartment building, a mailbox and the entrance door of a building. His escapades ended with further damage to the window of an empty house on the mill cake plate.
When the police arrived, the teenager dared to jump into the canal trave, but turned himself in shortly after being rescued from the water. His breath alcohol level was 2.5 per mille, which further underlines the dangerous nature of his actions. A suspected accomplice managed to escape during the incident.
Alcohol consumption and juvenile delinquency
The incident is not isolated. According to figures from the Federal Agency for Civic Education it shows that youth crime is predominantly committed by boys. Up to 70% of students report having committed a crime in the last 12 months. The 14-year-old from Lübeck is an example of a group that is often perceived as “problematic”. However, the majority of young people often stop their criminal behavior as they grow up.
The influence of alcohol on the behavior of young people is a significant issue. The results of juvenile crime research indicate that many young people who get into trouble with the law are often under the influence of alcohol. This has also been observed in other incidents in Lübeck, including cases of resistance to the police and disturbances of public order, as documented in the Justiz Schleswig-Holstein. are.
Legal consequences and preventive measures
The legal consequences of such acts are serious. The juvenile criminal law aims not only to impose punishments, but also to promote education and prevention. Many cases are dropped because the majority of young people only commit crimes episodically. The police have often pointed out in the past that integration and social measures can make a significant contribution to reducing youth crime.
The incidents surrounding the 14-year-old in Lübeck also illustrate the need for preventive measures. Society is asked to offer young people prospects so that they do not embark on the dangerous path of crime. It remains to be seen what consequences this case will have for the young perpetrator and how the city of Lübeck will respond to the problems of juvenile crime.