Young cyclists in Taunusstein: Stone attack by young people!

Young cyclists in Taunusstein: Stone attack by young people!

In Taunusstein-Hahn, terrifying incidents took place on Friday evening that shone the residents. Two children, a ten -year -old and a twelve -year -old, drove with their bicycles on a dirt road near the street "im Obergrund" when they were attacked by two young people. Fortunately, this attack, which was performed with a stone, ended lightly because the children's injuries were not serious. The twelve -year -old fell and pulled slight injuries while the ten -year -old was hit with a stone on the back of the head. Rescue workers took care of the children on site, who remained unharmed, but the shock is deep.

The two attackers drove with e-scooters and spoke to the children before threatening them with the stone. The Bad Schwalbach police have not yet been able to believe the perpetrators, but describes them as 14 to 15 years old, with striking physical properties. The first perpetrator is described as about 160 cm, normal to strong, with dark brown hair and a casual clothing consisting of a T-shirt with a skull motif and a short gray pants, while the second perpetrator has a narrow stature and light brown hair and was seen in a white t-shirt and black jeans. The police ask the population for information and can be reached on the phone number (06124) 7078 0. The FFH reports of the worrying situation.

youth crime in focus

The attacks on the two children are related to a worrying increase in youth crime in Germany. A current report by the Statista shows that in 2024 with around 13,800 cases a maximum. This is more than twice as high as in 2016. Young people between the ages of 14 and 17 and young adults between the ages of 18 and 20 are particularly affected. Psychological stress caused by the Corona measures and various risk factors in young protection seekers are considered reasons for this worrying increase.

crime is mainly committed by boys, which is attributed to hormonal circumstances, arrested behaviors and traditional role models. There is a public discussion about the need to reduce the feasibility or to introduce tougher punishments in youth criminal law. Nevertheless, it is emphasized that preventive measures, especially through child and youth welfare, are necessary to prevent criminal career.

attack on queer people

The incidents in Taunusstein are not the only ones that have littered the region recently. In the Main-Taunus district, five young people who are suspected of having been involved in a predatory series and dangerous bodily harm against queer people were arrested. The [Hessenschau] (https://www.hessenschau.de/panorama/queere-menschen-in-hinten-fuenf-jugendt-jugendt- v1,-attack queere-menschen-100.html) reported that at least eight attacks have been reported in the past few months. The perpetrators attracted their victims to meeting points over dating platforms and then attacked.

The police have called on the public to report possible further victims and refers to a special point of contact for queer people in the Westhessen police headquarters. This has been set up since 2010 and offers support for those affected.

The recent incidents illustrate the challenges with which our society is confronted. It is becoming increasingly important to develop preventive and supportive measures to protect and support both children and marginalized groups.