Young people in Wiesbaden: Unknown people attack 17-year-olds!

Young people in Wiesbaden: Unknown people attack 17-year-olds!

in Wiesbaden-Biebrich, the late Saturday evening, June 28, 2025, occurred to a troubling incident when a 17-year-old was touched by a stranger. The young woman was traveling from the city center with a regular bus around 11:45 p.m. and got out at the Albert-Schweitzer-Allee stop. On the way home on Metzer Strasse, she noticed that a man was running after her. A short time later she was touched by this man from behind on the buttocks, which made her to scream loudly and to escape to safety by ran to residents who immediately informed the police. The perpetrator fled in the meantime, possibly already driven on the bus with the youngsters.

The Wiesbaden police describe the perpetrator sought as 35 to 40 years old, about 1.70 meters tall, strongly built, with short dark hair and a "southern appearance". At the time of the crime, he was dressed in jeans and a darker T-shirt. The criminal police are asking the population for help and accepts information on 0611/345-0 to quickly clarify this incident. As merkurist.de , it is extremely important to report such acts.

growing number of unreported cases

Unfortunately, this incident is not an isolated case. Similar incidents are piling up in the region, which increases sensitivity in society. According to Statista , the trend of the sexual offenses in Germany shows a worrying increase. In 2024, a maximum of 128,000 cases was reached. The increase is not only due to an increased display of the notification, but also to a large dark field in which many acts are not reported. Young people and young women between the ages of 14 and 20 are particularly affected, who are statistically among the most common victims of these acts.

Another incident recently occurred in Wiesbaden when a 14-year-old girl was bothered by a 25-year-old man on the roof of a shopping center. The incident happened on Friday at 7:25 p.m. when the young person was traveling with a friend. The man attacked the girl against her will, but he let go of her after she told him her age. The police were able to find the suspect shortly after the incident, which shows how important fast action is. Despite the enormous burden, which represent such situations for those affected, the courage to complain is crucial.

social responsibility

The problem of sexual harassment and violence is not just a police issue, but also affects all of us. It is a task for society as a whole to reduce prejudices and to proceed against such behaviors. The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) draws attention to the fact that the majority of the victims are female. This shows that combating gender -specific violence is an urgent concern. It is necessary that we question traditions of power and a supposed claim to physical attacks in order to make a change.

The Wiesbaden police and the criminal authorities are constantly working to optimize security concepts and protect victims. The courage of those affected and the cooperation of the community are essential. If you have further information on this topic or if you are affected yourself, do not hesitate to take advantage of help.