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Paramedic attacked in Bischofsheim – 27-year-old arrested
In Groß-Gerau, a 27-year-old was arrested after an attack on a paramedic. The incident occurred during an operation on June 17, 2025 in Bischofsheim.
Paramedic attacked in Bischofsheim – 27-year-old arrested
On June 17, 2025, an alarming incident occurred in Bischofsheim in the Groß-Gerau district, which revived the discussion about the safety of rescue workers. As the FNP reports, the emergency services were called to Wiesbadener Strasse to examine a 27-year-old man who obviously had health problems. However, he reacted completely suddenly and hit the 36-year-old paramedic in the face with his fist, causing her to fall to the ground injured. In view of this threatening situation, the rescue crew sought immediate protection and informed the police. Fortunately, the perpetrator was arrested without resistance and was transported to the hospital for further treatment. The police have now opened an investigation into the physical attack on emergency services.
More and more attacks on rescue workers
The incident in Bischofsheim is part of a worrying development: the number of violent attacks on rescue workers has increased significantly in recent years. According to an analysis by SK Verlag, there were already 198 crimes against emergency service employees in Bavaria in 2022. This is an increase of 7% compared to the previous year. Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann has called on a committee to tighten penalties for such attacks. This is done in the spirit of consistent action against potential perpetrators of violence. In addition, aid organizations in Bavaria are taking the issue of de-escalation increasingly seriously by integrating appropriate training into their training programs.
Strengthening security measures
In order to further increase the safety of emergency services, the Bavarian police are also planning a pilot test with body cameras in several police headquarters. This step is intended to help evaluate the impact on violence and achieve effective deterrence. The developments in Bavaria are not isolated, but reflect a growing problem nationwide.
Focus on prevention
A comprehensive study by the association “HELPERS are TABU” highlights that violent attacks on emergency services are not the rule, but rather the exception. Prof. Dr. Mario Staller and Univ.-Prof. Dr. Swen Körner have developed a preventative concept based on data from over 360,000 rescue missions in Rheinhessen. This investigation, which took place between 2019 and 2022, registered 76 violent incidents, but the publication by Interior Minister Michael Ebling shows that social appreciation for the emergency services has not suffered as a result.
A necessary step towards raising awareness
According to Dr. Stefan Cludius, the first chairman of “HELPERS are TABU”, is of great importance for the training and preparation of emergency services for potential dangers. At a time when the safety of paramedics and other emergency responders demands widespread attention in society, it remains to be seen what further measures will be taken to ensure the safety and health of these heroic people.
In summary, it is clear that society, medical personnel and security forces must work together to significantly improve the framework conditions in order to strengthen the protection and dignity of these essential professions.