Bloodthirsty attack in Neuendorf: two men injured!

Bloodthirsty attack in Neuendorf: two men injured!

Beeskow, Deutschland - in Neuendorf near Beeskow there was a violent incident during the night, in which two men aged 41 and 33 were injured. The dispute occurred in front of a restaurant on Sunday morning at 2:00 a.m. when three men drove up with a car and initially denied themselves verbally with the victims. An aggressive passenger got out of the vehicle and broke a glass bottle with which he threatened the two men. One of the victims suffered a slight cut injury on the right elbow, while the other was injured on the back and finally had to be taken to the Beeskow hospital for treatment. Information on the perpetrators can be submitted at any police station, such as CityReport.

But what does that say about the general situation in Germany? Violent crime has increased significantly in recent years. According to an analysis, around 217,000 violent crimes were registered in 2024 - the highest number since 2007. This type of crime includes everything from murder to serious bodily harm to robbery. Even if violent crimes make up less than 4% of all police crimes, they significantly influence people's feeling of security. According to Corona, the number of acts of violence rapidly increased, and the reasons are diverse: economic uncertainties and social burdens, as described by the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). According to Statista, around 2,740 acts of violence against rescue workers were recorded with around 3,970 victims - a maximum stand that illustrates the urgency of the problem.

media reporting about acts of violence

Another aspect that influences public perception is media reporting on violent crime. A study by Thomas Hestermann from the Macromedia University of Applied Sciences notes that the proportion of German suspect in the media is specified with only 15.8% to 18%. In reality, however, the proportion is 66.7%. This discrepancy leads to widespread errors about foreign crime. The examination included 645 reports from newspapers and television channels and shows how important it is to convey a sober picture of reality.

As the statistics show, psychological stress, especially as a result of the corona measures, have a noticeable influence on the behavior of many people. Society is required to find solutions to counter these developments. It remains to be seen which measures are taken to master the challenge of violent crime and create a safe environment for all citizens.